ACCOLEE, sometimes synonymous with ACCOLADE, which see.—It is also used in various 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.