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Keith
Coat of Arms
A warrior of the Chatti slew the Danish General Camus at the Battle of Barrie in 1010, for which valour Malcolm II dipped three fingers into the blood of the slain and drew them down the shield of the warrior, thereafter named Marbhachair Chamuis, or ‘Camus Slayer’. Ever since then, the chief of the Keiths has borne on his arms the same three red lines. This is depicted as early as 1316 on the sea.....
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Heraldry Database: Meredith
Meredith
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Surname: Meredith
Branch: Meredith
Origins: Welsh
More Info: Wales
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Background: The name Meredith is an ancient Welsh surname. The name is derived from the Welsh personal name of Meredydd or Maredudd. The old Welsh form of the name is Morgetiud. Geneology experts state that the first portion of this name means pomp or splendor, while the second portion is udd, which means lord.
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 Arms: Ar. a lion, rampant, sa. gorged with a collar and chain thereto affixed, reflexed over his back or. Crest: A demi lion, rampant, sa. collared and chained or. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!
Name Variations: Meredith, Meradith, Meredeth, Meridith, Beddow, Bedo, Preddy, Predith.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
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