Definition
orles
noun
- Plural of orle; in heraldry, a border following the outline of a shield, typically narrower than an ordinary border and not touching the edges.
Usage: heraldry; technical
Examples
- The coat of arms featured multiple orles arranged in a decorative pattern.
- In heraldic design, orles are often used to frame the main charges on a shield.
- The shield displayed a series of orles in alternating colors.
- Heraldic artists carefully position orles to enhance the visual balance of the design.