in Distilling, a name given to such things as are added to the wash or liquor while in a state of fermentation, in order to improve the vinosity of the spirit, procure a larger quantity of it, or give it a particular flavour. All things, of whatever kind, thus added in the time of fermentation, are called by those of the business who speak most intelligently, additions; but many confound them with things of a very different nature, under the name of ferments.

in Heraldry, some things added to a coat-of-arms, as marks of honour; and therefore directly opposite to abatements. Among additions we reckon BOR-DURE, QUARTER, CANTON, GYRON, PILE, &c.