in agriculture, a piece of ground inclosed, whether for tillage or pasture.

heraldry, is the whole surface of the shield or the continent, so called because it containeth those achievements anciently acquired in the field of battle. It is the ground on which the colours, bearing, metals, furs, charges, &c. are represented. Among the modern heralds, field is less frequently used in blazoning than shield or escutcheon. See the article SHIELD, &c.