Shakefork
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shakefork is a noun meaning (heraldry) A pall, especially one which stops short of the edges of the shield and which has pointed ends.
Meaning
(heraldry) A pall, especially one which stops short of the edges of the shield and which has pointed ends.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A fork for shaking hay; a pitchfork.
Example Sentences
CUNYNGHAME of Milneraig and Livingston (L. O., 1775). Argent, a shakefork sable between three fleurs-de-lis azure, one in chief and two in flank.
CUNNINGHAM of GLENGARNOCK, descended of a second Son of Henry Cuninghame of Kilmaures, and his Spouse Riddel Heiress of Glengarnock […] carry Argent, a Shakefork Sable, charged with a Cinque foil of the first: […]
Word Forms
- shakeforks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pickfork, pitchfork, pike, pitchforkful, fourchette, fork.
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