field colours
"Field colours" have historical significance in military contexts, often marking positions or representing regiments, and are also important in heraldry.
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Definition
C1Military
(historical)Small flags used historically to mark the positions of companies and regiments.
Example
- The soldiers gathered around the field colours to receive their orders.
C1Military
(historical)Flags representing the headquarters of a regiment.
Example
- The field colours of the regiment were proudly displayed during the ceremony.
C1Heraldry
(technical)The background colors in a heraldic shield or coat of arms.
Example
- The field colours in the family's coat of arms were green and gold.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "field colours":
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