device

Submitted by György Chityil ... on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 16:36
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Noun
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{{heraldry}} A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily because as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively.
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heraldry
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