ACCOLEE, sometimes synonomous with ACCOLADE, which see.—It is also used in divers senses in heraldry: Sometimes it is applied to two things joined; at other times, to animals with crowns, or collars about their necks, as the lion in the Ogilvy's arms; and lastly to kews, battons, maces, swords, &c. placed saltier-wise behind the shield.
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