Theemmet, also called thepismire, is anheraldiccharge in European heraldry, particularly in English andGerman heraldry, representing historic names for theant.
The emmet might be understood as a symbol of hard work and of wisdom, although symbolism in heraldry always has to be approached with skepticism, as the arms might becanting, or the symbolism might not apply in a particular case. In hisA Display of Heraldrie (1610),John Guillim of theEnglishCollege of Arms says:
"By the Emmet or Pismire may be signified a Man of great Labour, Wisdom, and Providence in all his Affairs, and of a pregnant and ready Memory."[1]
The emmet is often shown astergiant, or with his back to the viewer, as seen from above.
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