Ex. Crest, a demi-griffin armed, gules.

ARMORIST. A person skilled in the bearings of coats of arms, and all
relating to their emblazonment.

ARMS. A word derived from the Latin _arma_, which signifies in
Heraldry a mark of honour, serving to distinguish states, cities,
families, &c.

ARROWS. Short darts feathered at the ends.

[Illustration: Arrows]

Ex. Argent, three arrows paleways, points in chief sable, feathered.

ASPECTANT. Animals placed face to face in a charge are said to be
aspectant. If they are about to attack each other, they are said to be
combatant.

ASSUMPTIVE. Arms assumed without being sanctioned by a grant from the
College of Heralds.

ASSURGENT. A man or beast rising out of the sea is said to be
assurgent.

ATCHIEVEMENT. The coat of arms fully emblazoned according to the rules
of Heraldry. The lozenge-shaped atchievements that are displayed on
the outside of the houses of persons deceased are commonly called
Hatchments.