Clarenceux. See Herald.
Clarion. An ancient musical instrument, a badge, apparently, of the De Clares. By some this charge is supposed to represent a lance-rest, and is sometimes so blazoned: No. 228, which shows two varieties of form.
Clecheé. A variety of the heraldic Cross: [No. 105].
Close. With closed wings.
Closet. A Diminutive of the Bar, one half its width.
Cloueé. Fastened with Nails, and showing the Nail-heads: [No. 150].
Coat Armour. True armorial or heraldic bearings, duly granted or inherited, and rightly borne: so entitled, from having been depicted by warriors of the Middle Ages upon their surcoats, worn by them over their armour.
Coat of Arms. A complete armorial composition, properly what would be charged upon a Shield or Banner, but often used as an alternative for Achievement, q.v.