moundwork

/ˈmaʊndwɜːr(k)/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of heraldic achievement where the shield is surrounded by a series of concentric circles, typically representing hills or mountains, used to represent the landscape of a knight’s territory

“The coat of arms featured a complex example of moundwork, signifying the knight’s connection to his ancestral lands.”

Synonyms

  • coat of arms
  • heraldic achievement

Antonyms

  • plainwork