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Gules
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What's The Definition Of Gules?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gules: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gules: See Also | Gules In Webster's Dictionary \Gules\, n. [OE. goules, F. gueules, the same word as
gueule throat, OF. gole, goule, L. gula. So named from the
red color of the throat. See {Gullet}, and cf. {Gula}.]
(Her.)
The tincture red, indicated in seals and engraved figures of
escutcheons by parallel vertical lines. Hence, used
poetically for a red color or that which is red.
His sev'n-fold targe a field of gules did stain In
which two swords he bore; his word, ``Divide and
reign.'' --P. Fletcher.
Follow thy drum; With man's blood paint the ground;
gules, gules. --Shak.
Let's march to rest and set in gules, like suns.
--Beau. & Fl.
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