Degrees. A term applied to the steps upon which a Cross Calvary is represented.
Demembered, Dismembered. Cut into pieces, but without any alteration in the form of the original figure.
Demi. The half. The upper, front, or dexter half, unless the contrary be specified. [No. 186].
Depressed. Surmounted.
Dexter. The right side. [No. 27]C.
Diaper, Diapering. Surface decoration. No. [68].
Difference, Differencing. An addition to, or some change in, a Coat-of-Arms, introduced for the purpose of distinguishing Coats which in their primary qualities are the same. (See [Chapters XII.] and [XIII.])
Dimidiated. Cut in halves per pale, and one half removed: [No. 250]. (See [Chapter XI.])
Disclosed. With expanded wings, in the case of birds that are not birds of prey. The contrary to Close.
Displayed. Birds of prey with expanded wings. [No. 200].