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A recurrent rhythmical series
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cadency
Word definitions for cadency in dictionaries
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
In heraldry , cadency is any systematic way of distinguishing otherwise identical coats of arms belonging to members of the same family. Cadency is necessary in heraldic systems in which a given design may be owned by only one person at once, generally ...
WordNet
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n. a recurrent rhythmical series [syn: cadence ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cadency \Ca"den*cy\, n. Descent of related families; distinction between the members of a family according to their ages. Marks of cadency (Her.), bearings indicating the position of the bearer as older or younger son, or as a descendant of an older or ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (alternative form of cadence English) 2 (context heraldry English) Any systematic way of distinguishing similar coat of arms belonging to members of the same family.
Usage examples of cadency.
That had been removed as soon as the body was safely inside the church and the doors closed, to be replaced by another one bearing the MacRorie arms, Cathan's label of cadency stitched to it lovingly in the pre-dawn hours by his sister Evaine.