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Surnames Associated with this Crest:
Dennis
Ferrant
Gould
Killegrew
Laslett
Netterville
Tyrell
Crest Symbolism:
This crest features a demi-lion, a timeless heraldic symbol representing dauntless courage, valor, and strength. The lion is blazoned as "Or" (gold), which traditionally signifies generosity and elevation of mind. Distinctively, the beast is described as "semee of hurts," meaning it is strewn or scattered with small blue roundels. In the language of heraldry, blue (Azure) represents truth and loyalty, while the roundels serve as specific marks of difference to distinguish this lineage.
("Plate 10, Crest 4" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)
