Lymphad

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title: Lymphad
text: A lymphad or galley is a charge used primarily in Scottish heraldry. It is a single-masted ship propelled by oars. In addition to the mast and oars, the lymphad has three flags and a basket. The word comes from the Scottish Gaelic long fhada, meaning a long ship or birlinn. It usually indicates a title associated with islands, such as Lord of the Isles, specifically those on the west coast of Scotland, including the Hebrides - but is not limited to Scottish arms: prominent examples including the
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description: Charge in Scottish heraldry
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphad
date created: 2006-05-05T02:25:58Z
date modified: 2024-09-07T13:55:16Z
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