The Fascinating History of Demihearse in Medieval Society

Demihearse is a term used in the context of medieval history and heraldry. It refers to a person who is not a direct descendant of a noble line, but has married into a noble family and thus acquired a coat of arms. The term is derived from the French words "de" meaning "of" and "heir" meaning "inheritance."

In medieval society, the right to bear a coat of arms was typically reserved for those of noble birth or descent. However, if a person of non-noble birth married into a noble family, they could acquire the right to bear the family's coat of arms through their marriage. This was known as "demihearse," and the person who acquired the coat of arms in this way was referred to as a "demihearse."

Demihearse is not a commonly used term today, but it provides an interesting insight into the social hierarchy and customs of medieval society.

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