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Green Surname History (Origin & Meaning) with Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Instant Download

Green Surname History (Origin & Meaning) with Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Instant Download (Ancient Parchment)

Green Surname History (Origin & Meaning) with Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Instant Download

Origin & Meaning: A locational name meaning ‘at the green’, for residence near a grassy plot used as the village green, or from places with ‘green’ in its name. Also a nickname for one who was fond of dressing in green. From the Old English ‘grene’, meaning ‘green’.
Arms (shown here): A blue shield
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Robinson Surname History (Origin & Meaning) with Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Instant Download

Robinson Surname History (Origin & Meaning) with Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Instant Download (Ancient Parchment)

Robinson Surname History (Origin & Meaning) with Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Instant Download

Origin & Meaning: A baptismal name meaning ‘Robin’s son’. Robin is a diminutive of the name Robert, from the Old English ‘hrothi’, meaning ‘fame’, and ‘berhta’ or ‘berht’, meaning ‘bright’, to mean ‘fame-bright’.
Arms (shown here): A green shield with a gold chevron between three gold stags at gaze.

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What is a Coat of Arms?

At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat, the flowing and draped garment worn over the armour.

What is a coat of arms (elements)

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