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Adelswappen
German → American English
American English
Coat of arms of nobility
Wappen einer Adelsfamilie oder eines Adelsgeschlechts.
Das Adelswappen ist auf dem alten Familienporträt deutlich zu sehen.Use Adelswappen when referring specifically to the heraldic coat of arms of a noble family; in everyday English, coat of arms is more natural than a direct word-for-word translation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Adelswappen mean in English?
It means coat of arms of nobility, or more naturally, noble coat of arms.
Is Adelswappen a common word in German?
It is understandable, but it is more specific and less common than the general word Wappen.
What is the difference between Adelswappen and Wappen?
Wappen is the general word for coat of arms, while Adelswappen specifically refers to the arms of noble families.