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rundel

rundel

9.9
A round mark placed on a shield to show a family's coat of arms
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : rundel
  • The knight's shield bore a golden rundel at its center, marking his family's coat of arms.

Examples

  • The coat of arms featured a bright red rundel in the center.

  • The artist incorporated a red rundel into the banner's design to symbolize unity.

  • In medieval times, a rundel was often used to distinguish noble families on the battlefield.

  • Can you identify the rundel on that shield?

  • The knight's shield bore a golden rundel at its center, marking his family's coat of arms.

  • In medieval times, a rundel was often used to distinguish noble families on the battlefield.

  • The artist incorporated a red rundel into the banner's design to symbolize unity.

Synonyms

bearing
vsrundel
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A picture or symbol shown on a shield to represent a family

refers specifically to a circular heraldic emblem rather than any design
roundel
vsrundel
  • Specialized
9.9

A solid circle used as a symbol on a shield or on aircraft

is identical in meaning but is the alternate traditional form

Surface Forms

rundel singular
rundels plural

Etymology

Rundel comes from an old French word like rond and the English word round, meaning 'round' or 'a small circle'. So in heraldry a rundel is a small round disc used on a shield.