Medieval Glossary
Barnacles
In heraldry, these resemble what have been more recently called twitchers, or instruments used by farriers to curb unruly horses. They are frequently introduced into coats of arms as a charge.
Related term(s): None
Category: Heraldry
Added: 09.09.05
Source information:
Wilhelm, Thomas. A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer. Philadelphia: L.R. Hamersly & Co., 1881. 46.
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