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What does cadency mean?

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Noun
  1. Alternative form of cadence
  2. (heraldry) Any systematic way of distinguishing similar coats of arms belonging to members of the same family.
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In England, crests are theoretically subject to marks of cadency and difference.
The Mounteneys further difference their common arms, for cadency, after this manner.
In demanding ascents, use small developments and adjust your cadency to the length of the climb.
The trine aspect to the ascendant and association with the Sun helps to alleviate the more negative associations of cadency.
These types of changes were normally seen between complete strangers in blood, and were not usually used to indicate any form of cadency.
The rose is the emblem of England and in heraldry is used as the mark of cadency for a seventh son.

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