MANED. When the manes of horses, unicorns, &c. are of a different
tincture from their bodies they are said to be maned.

MANTLE. A long robe or cloak of state.

MANTLING. The flowing drapery forming the scroll-work displayed on
either side of the helmet from beneath the wreath, representing the
ancient covering of the helmet, used to protect it from stains or
rust. When the mantling incloses the escutcheon, supporters, &c.,
it represents the robe of honour worn by the party whose shield it
envelopes. This mantle is always described as doubled, that is, lined
throughout with one of the furs, as ermine, pean, vary. For examples
of mantling, see the arms and crests of England, Scotland, and
Ireland.

MARQUIS. The second order of nobility in England, next in rank to a
duke.

MARSHAL. A title of honour. See EARL MARSHAL.

TO MARSHAL. To place persons in due order, according to their
precedency, in public processions, such as coronations, proclamations
of peace or war, funerals, &c.

MARSHALLING ARMS. The disposing of several coats of arms belonging
to distinct families in the same escutcheon, together with their
ornaments, parts, and appurtenances.

MARTLET. An imaginary bird said to be without legs; it is used both as
a charge and a difference.

[Illustration: Martlet]

EX. Argent, a martlet, gules.

MASCLE. An open lozenge-shaped figure, one of the subordinate
ordinaries.

[Illustration: Mascle]

EX. Argent, a mascle, vert.

MEMBERED. A term used to express the beak and legs of a bird when they
are of a different tincture from its body.

MERCURY. The name of the planet, used by ancient heralds to describe
purple in blazoning the arms of sovereigns.

METAL. The two metals used in Heraldry are gold and silver, called or
and argent. It is against the rules of Heraldry to place metal upon
metal, or colour upon colour, unless for special reasons. Therefore,
if the field be of any colour, the bearing must be of one of the
metals, and on the contrary, if the field be of one of the metals, the
bearing must be of some colour.

MILLRIND. The iron placed in the centre of a grindstone to protect
the hole in the centre from the action of the axis; it is a charge
frequently borne on escutcheons of persons connected with agriculture.

[Illustration: Millrind]

EX. Argent, a millrind, gules.

[Illustration: MITRE.]

MITRE. A sacerdotal ornament for the head, worn by Roman Catholic
archbishops and bishops o