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Helmet [with Heralds]
Helmet [with Heralds] is
accounted the noblest Part of a Cout-Armour, for which there were anciently
established Rules; but, at present, many wear rather what they fancy, than what
they have a Right to.
The
Helmet
of a Knight, (say some) is to stand right forward, and the Beaver a little
open.
The
Helmets
of Esquires and Gentlemen, are to be in profile and close.
Noblemen,
under the Degree of a Duke, have the
Helmet
in Profile, and open with Bars.
Monarchs,
Princes, and Dukes, have the
Helmet
right forward, and open, with many Bars.
Helmets
turned right forward are supposed to denote giving Orders with absolute
Authority.
Helmets
turned sideways, are supposed to intimate hearkening to the Commands of
Superiors.
Definition taken from
The Universal Etymological English Dictionary,
edited by Nathan Bailey (1736)
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