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Brown (Scottish) Ancient Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Digital Image Instant Download

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Brown (Scottish) Family Surname Origin and Meaning
A surname of nickname origin for someone with dark hair and a swarthy complexion, or for someone who habitually wore brown clothing, such as a monk or cleric. The name derives from the Anglo-Saxon ‘brun’ or the Old Norse personal name ‘Bruni’, both meaning ‘brown’. Also recorded in the Latin ‘Brunus’.

 

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Brown (English) Ancient Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Digital Image Instant Download

Brown (English) Ancient Surname Coat of Arms (Family Crest) Image Download
Brown (English) Family Surname Origin and Meaning
A nickname for someone with dark hair and a swarthy complexion, or for someone who habitually wore brown clothing, such as a monk or cleric. The name derives from the Old French and Middle English word ‘brun’ or the Old Norse personal name ‘Bruni’, both meaning ‘brown’. This is also a baptismal name meaning ‘the son of Brun’ and was often recorded in
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What is a Coat of Arms?

At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat, the flowing and draped garment worn over the armour.

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British, Irish & European Ancient Coats of Arms (Family Crests) Surname Listing (A-I)

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Scottish Ancient Coats of Arms (Family Crests) Surname Listing (A-Z)

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Available coats of arms (or family crest) image downloads from Scotland, anciently known in its Gaelic form of Alba.

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Irish Ancient Coats of Arms (Family Crests) Surname Listing

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