Argent

From Cunnan

The heraldic term for silver or white. (The two are interchangeable, as far as heraldic usage is concerned.) According to The Blazon of Gentrie it signifies the following:

1. Planets: The Moon
2. Precious Stones: Margueritte, or pearl
3. Virtues: Hope and Innocency
4. Celestial signs: Scorpio and Pisces
5. Months: October and November
6. Days of the Week: Monday
7. Ages of Man: Infancy, the first 7 years
8. Flowers: Lily and white rose
9. Elements: Water
10. Seasons of the Year: Autumne
11. Complexions: Flegmatic
12. Numbers: 10, 11
13. Metals: Silver

See Also:

• tincture.
• metal