unguled

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English

Etymology

Latin ungula (a claw), +‎ -ed.

Adjective

unguled (not comparable)

  1. (heraldry) Having hoofs of a tincture different from the body.
    • 1828, William Berry, Encyclopaedia Heraldica Or Complete Dictionary of Heraldry, page 9:
      Supporters, dexter, a unicorn ar. armed, maned, and unguled or; sinister, a lion, gu. Motto, In te Domine speravi, In thee , 0 Lord , have I put my trust.
    • 1846, William Skey, The Heraldic Calendar: A List of the Nobility and Gentry Whose Arms are Registered, and Pedigrees Recorded in the Herald's Office in Ireland, page 46:
      Supporters - Two pegasi, ermine, winged, bridled, crined, and unguled, or, each charged on the shoulder with a fleur de lis, azure. Motto - Virtute, non verbis.
    • 1915, Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, The Book of Public Arms: A Complete Encyclopædia of All Royal, Territorial, Municipal, Corporate, Official, and Impersonal Arms, London : T.C. & E.C. Jack, page 430:
      Argent, three roebucks passant regardant gules, attired and unguled sable. Crest - On a wreath of the colours, a demi-roebuck gules, attired and unguled sable.

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