The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition / Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science

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Ex. Azure, a ray of the sun issuing out of the dexter corner of the escutcheon. The lines on each side are not noticed.

REST. The figure inserted in the illustration of the word "clarion" is by some writers on Heraldry thought to represent a rest for a lance, and they give the charge that name. See [CLARION].

REGARDANT. An animal looking towards the sinister side of the shield. See [LION REGARDANT].

RIBAND. A diminutive of the bend.

Ex. Gules, a riband, or.

ROUNDLETS. Small round figures, all named from different metals and tinctures. See [p. 8].

RUBY. A precious stone, formerly used instead of gules.

SABLE. The term used in Heraldry for black.