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gules

Pronunciation: /gjuːlz/

Definition of gules

noun

[mass noun]
  • red, as a heraldic tincture: [postpositive]:sword and long cross gules

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French goles (plural of gole 'throat', from Latin gula), used to denote pieces of red-dyed fur used as a neck ornament

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