The handbook of heraldry : with instructions for tracing pedigrees and deciphering ancient mss., also, rules for the appointment of liveries, etc. etc. (1869)
Cussans, John Edwin, 1837-1899 · London : Chatto and Windus · leaf 96
used in blazoning wings, signifies thatthe tips are to be elevated. Membered : The, Members of a bird are those portionsof its legs which are destitute of feathers. Rising, or Rousant: About to rise, or take wing.This term is usually employed in blazoning Swans. Thewings may appear as Addorsed.… … 9o HANDBOOK OF HERALDRY.
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