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Meaning of rule of tincture | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A design philosophy, or rule of thumb, found in some heraldic traditions, that "metal should not be put on metal, nor colour on colour".

Equivalents

Français règle de contrariété des couleurs

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

rule of two rule out rule set rule the roost rule utilitarianism rule-book