The fleur-de-Lys (flower of lily) is an heraldic representation of an iris or garden lily. It was the armorial bearing of the Kings of France from 1147 and was also borne by some English families. The Fleur-de-Lys is a cadency mark for the sixth son. Research Fleur-de-Lys
In heraldry, floretty means decorated with fleur-de-Lys, for example dancetty floretty, refers to an ornamental line of division with is comprised of large teeth, each of which is topped with a fleur-de-Lys. Research Floretty
In heraldry, the term flourished means adorned with trefoils, fleur-de-lys, &c. For example a flourished cross is one where the arms terminate in a trefoil, or a fleur-de-lys.
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