Sanguine

Sanguine

Sanguine, or Murrey: blood colour, fancifully called by heraldic writers in the arms of princes Dragon's tail, and in those of lords Sardonyx. It is a tincture of very unfrequent occurrence, and not recognised at all by most writers. In engraving it is denoted by numerous lines in saltire.

Per bend sanguine and vert, two greyhounds courant bendwise argent--CLAYHILLS, Innergowrie, Scotland.