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. Or, a fusil purpure.

GALLEY. An ancient vessel propelled by oars; frequently used in shields of naval officers.

GAMBE. An obsolete French word, signifying a leg, and is still used in Heraldry, for the leg of a lion or other creature borne in coats of arms.

GARBE. The heraldic term for a sheaf of any kind of corn.

Ex. Argent, a garbe proper.

GARTER. One of the diminutives of the bend, being half the size.