Ex. Azure, an annulet argent. Annulets are added to arms for a
difference. See DIFFERENCES, p. 13. [CHAP. III.]

ANCIENT. A small flag or ensign. The bearer of the flag was called by
its name. _Iago_ was ancient to the troops commanded by _Othello_.

"This is Othello's ancient, as I take it.
The same indeed, a very valiant fellow." SHAKSPEARE.

ARCHBISHOPS. Church dignitaries of the first class. There are but two
in England--the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York.
The former is the first peer of England next to the royal family, and
has the title of _Grace_ given to him; and likewise _Most Reverend
Father in God_. He is styled Primate of all England, and Metropolitan.

The Archbishop of York has precedence of dukes and great officers of
state, except the lord chancellor. He is called _His Grace_ and
_Most Reverend Father in God_; and styled _Primate of England_ and
_Metropolitan_.

ARGENT. The French word for silver, of which metal all white fields or
charges are supposed to consist.

[Illustration: Argent]

ARMED. This word is used to express the horns, hoofs, beak, or talons
of any beast or bird of prey, when borne of a different tincture from
those of their bodies.

[Illustration: Armed]