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| | coat of arms - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about coat of arms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17) |
 | | In heraldry, ensign, or armorial bearing used as the distinguishing device to denote, for example, a particular family, corporate body, or kingdom. |
 | | Though originally assumed at will by the bearer, coats of arms are now regulated in the UK and the Commonwealth by the College of Arms, except in Scotland where the Lyon King of Arms, or Lord Lyon, has statutory jurisdiction through the court of the Lord Lyon. |
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