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Tincture is in Terms.
Tincture is the limited palette of colours and patterns used in heraldry.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Colours
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Colours, Azure
Azure. Blue. From the French "azur". Possibly from the blue mineral lapis lazuli.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Colours, Gules
Gules. Red. Derivation uncertain.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Colours, Sable
Sable. Black. Derives its name from the black fur of the marten.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Colours, Vert
Vert. Green. From the Latin "viridis" meaning green.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Furs
Furs are derived from the animal furs.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Furs, Ermine
Ermine derived from the white winter coat of the stoat.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Furs, Vair
Vair from the Latin "varius" meaning varied. From the winter coat of the red squirrel, which is blue-grey above and white below.
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Metals
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Metals, Argent
Argent. Silver from the Latin "argent".
Heraldry, Terms, Tincture, Metals, Or
Or. derives its name from the Latin aurum, "gold".
Ashley Arms. Argent three bulls passant sable, armed and unguled or.