CIVIC CAP. A cap of dignity borne by mayors of cities or corporate bodies: it is formed of sables garnished with ermine.

CLARION. A horn or trumpet borne in this shape in English and German coat-armour.

Ex. Azure, three clarions or.

CLENCHED. The fingers pressed towards the palm of the hand.

Ex. Azure, a dexter arm vambraced couped, the fist clenched proper.

CLOSE. A bird with its wings closed.

CLOSET.. A diminutive of the bar, being only one half its width.