ARROWS. Short darts feathered at the ends.
Ex. Argent, three arrows paleways, points in chief sable, feathered.
ASPECTANT. Animals placed face to face in a charge are said to be aspectant. If they are about to attack each other, they are said to be combatant.
ASSUMPTIVE. Arms assumed without being sanctioned by a grant from the College of Heralds.
ASSURGENT. A man or beast rising out of the sea is said to be assurgent.
ATCHIEVEMENT. The coat of arms fully emblazoned according to the rules of Heraldry. The lozenge-shaped atchievements that are displayed on the outside of the houses of persons deceased are commonly called Hatchments.
ATTIRED. When the horns of a stag are of a different tincture to its head, it is said to be attired.
Ex. Argent, a stag lodged, proper, attired, or