gules

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Definition of gules in English English dictionary

In blazon, of the colour red

Now is he total gules, horridly tricked.

The blazoning term for red, e.g. on a coat of arms, typically represented in engraving by vertical parallel lines

{a} red, red in heraldry or a coat of arms

{i} heraldic red color, red color on a coat of arms

The tincture red, indicated in seals and engraved figures of escutcheons by parallel vertical lines

Hence, used poetically for a red color or that which is red

Etymology

[ 'gyü(&)lz ] (noun.) 14th century. From Old French geule “animal’s mouth, throat” via Middle French geules. Compare with French gueules and Spanish gules.