Definitions for: Gules

Webster (1913) Definition: Gules, n. [OE. goules, F. gueules, the same word as
gueule throat, OF. gole, goule, L. gula. So named from the
red color of the throat. See Gullet, and cf. Gula.]
(Her.)
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.

His sev'n-fold targe a field of gules did stain In
which two swords he bore; his word, ``Divide and
reign.'' --P. Fletcher.

Follow thy drum; With man's blood paint the ground;
gules, gules. --Shak.

Let's march to rest and set in gules, like suns.
--Beau. & Fl.

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