Delf
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Delf is a noun meaning (heraldry) A charge representing a square sod of turf, traditionally taking the form of a simple square (e.g. in the middle of an escutcheon), although modernly sometimes represented with the grass in profile.
Meaning
(heraldry) A charge representing a square sod of turf, traditionally taking the form of a simple square (e.g. in the middle of an escutcheon), although modernly sometimes represented with the grass in profile.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of delft (“style of earthenware”).
- (archaic, UK, dialectal) A mine, quarry, pit dug; ditch.
Example Sentences
two delves gules
Five nothings in five plates of delf
Men can't munch from meatless pots and doughless delf.
That's all—do what we do, but noblier done— / Use plate, whereas we eat our meals off delf, / (To use a figure).
Word Forms
- delfs
- delves
- delft
- delve
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include delta, diploma, decalitre.
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