Inheraldry, thedolphin is an ornamental creature in the form of a large fish, bearing little resemblance to the true naturaldolphin, amarine mammal.
The dolphin is found as acharge in early heraldic representations, often with an arched back and fish-like fins. Itsattitude is usually shown as either "naiant" – (Old French, now present participlenageant, "swimming") that is, horizontally as though swimming in water – or "hauriant" – that is, shown upright. The term "embowed" is often used, meaning with its tail curved towards the head.[1]
The dolphin is a symbol of theDauphins of France. Heraldic representations of dolphins also appear in the arms of many British families, and in those of maritime organisations.[2]
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