Superior Title, Surname, and Mottos of all the Families, Alphabetically arranged, by which a Peer may be immedi ately distingushed. LONDON: PRINTED BY C. WHITTINGHAM, Dean Street; FOR J. DEBRETT, PICCADILLY; F. AND C. RIVINGTON, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH YARD; CLARKE AND SONS, PORTUGAL STREET; T. EGERTON, WHITEHALL; W. MILLER, BOND STREET; CROSBY AND CO. STATIONERS' COURT; CUTHELL AND MARTIN, HOLBORN; R. LEA, COMPTON STREET; AND JOHN HARDING, ST. JAMES'S STREET. English and Irish Peerages conferred or restored by each of our Sovereigns during their respective Reigns 91 Dukedoms of Bridgewater and Roxburgh, and Barony of Camelford, extinct since this Work went to press. DIRECTION TO THE BINDER. All the Plates to be placed at the end of the Volume. INTRODUCTION ΤΟ HERALDRY. W HILST warriors fought in armour, with their faces hid under the visors of their helmets, some marks of distinction conspicuously placed upon their armour, or dress, became necessary to identify their persons. The Shield, pendant at the breast, or held forward upon the left arm n action, was admirably adapted to receive these distinguishing marks, which being depicted, the shield became in effect the face of the warrior. However, like the natural features of the face, those of the shield were only discernible in front, and on a near view; and, in action, it was necessary that commanders, at least, should be known at a distance, and in every direction:-The Crest, raised high upon the head, was singularly suited to this purpose. The emblems thus borne in war became Badges of Honour in peace:-They were engraven upon seals, embroidered upon surcoats, sculptured upon monuments, and descended with the blood of the warrior. B |