cadency

noun — 2 senses

cadency

noun

Etymology From Latin *cadentia.

1

Alternative Alternative form of cadence.

2

Government, Heraldry, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Monarchy, Nobility, Politics Any systematic way of distinguishing similar coats of arms belonging to members of the same family.

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