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Nihil est inventum & perfectum simul.
THis first Section sheweth the Originall, be∣ginning, and universality, diverse denomina∣tions, composition and voluntary assumption of Armes and Ensigns; the originall discipline of them, the Equivocation of the Latine word Arma, and in what sense the same is to be understood and taken, the necessity and use of Armes and Ensigns; when and by whom they were first given for remunerations: their Sympathie with their Bearers, and their confor∣mities with names; their Definition, Distribution, Bla∣zon, Accidents, and Parts; their Diminutions or Abate∣ments; together with many Precepts, Rules and Obser∣vations, as well generall as particular, pertaining to blazon.