Gusset

Gusset

Gusset, (fr. gousset, the armpit): this truncation of the shield, like the gore, occurs usually on either the dexter or sinister side. In the former case(when sanguine) it is imagined to be an abatement for adultery, in the latter for drunkenness. Gussets, however, occur as honourable charges. When in base, the term graft seems preferable.

Sable[another gules], two gussets argent--CONINGHAM.

Or, over a gusset invected purpure two barbels countersalient--ZORNLIN, Clapham.

Gules, a lion rampant or, between two flaunches and a gusset in base ermine--CELY, Havering, Essex.

Gules, a lion rampant or, between two flaunches ermine, and a graft in point of the last--CEELY[Glover's Ordinary].