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mark of cadency,Heraldry. an additional device used on a shield when more than one individual claims the same coat of arms. The file or label is the mark of cadency of the eldest son.
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Brisure — Bri*sure , n. [F.] 1. (Fort.) Any part of a rampart or parapet which deviates from the general direction. [1913 Webster] 2. (Her.) A mark of cadency or difference. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
