Medieval Glossary
Argent
This word means "silver" in French, and is always used in heraldry to designate that metal. In engraving English shields the part designated as argent is left white.
Related term(s): Heraldry; Tincture; Or; Vert; Azure; Pupure
Category: Heraldry
Added: 08.06.05
Last modified: 07.04.06
Source information:
Wilhelm, Thomas. A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer. Philadelphia: L.R. Hamersly & Co., 1881. 28.
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