[HPforGrownups] Peverell family crest

[Shaun Hately]

No: HPFGUIDX 154326

On 26 Jun 2006 at 1:21, Tonks wrote:

> Does anyone know what the symbols on the coat of arms are called. I see 
> there is a place that explains the meaning if you only knew what the 
> symbol is called to start with.

They are called 'garbs' in heraldry - wheat sheaves.

They generally indicate agriculture - it's likely that the family was a farming family - owners of 
farms, rather than farmers themselves.

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