#mastermeme

[leave one (or more!) and a character/pairing for a ficlet/headcanon reply!]

A

Acacia: Eternal and affectionate remembrance Agricultural Tools: Labouring in the earth and depending upon providence Anchor: Hope Angel: Dignity, glory, and honour; missionary; bearer of joyful news Ant: Great labour, wisdom, and providence in one's affairs Antlers: Strength and fortitude Anvil: Honour Apple: Felicity and peace Arm in Armour: Leadership Arm Naked: Industry Arrow: Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction Ass: Patience and humility Axe: Execution of military duty

B

Banners: Special action in which bearer was captured, or a reward for valiant service Bar, Barry, or Barrulet: One who sets the bar of conscience, religion, and honour against angry passions and evil temptations Barry Wavy: Troubles keep us in continuous exercise and reminders of providence (as waves in a storm at sea) Baton: Authority Battle Axe: Execution of military duty Bay Leaves: Poet or victor's laurel Beacon: One who is watchful, who gave the signal in time of danger Bear: Strength, cunning, ferocity in the protection of one's kindred Beaver: Industry and perseverance Bee: Efficient industry Bell: Power to disperse evil spirits; a hawk's bells denotes one not afraid of signalling his approach in peace or war Bend: Scarf or shield suspender of a knight commander; signifies defence or protection Boar: Bravery; fights to the death. Celtic symbol of endurance and courage Boar's Head: Hospitality Bones: Mortality Book: Open: manifestation; closed: counsel Bow: Readiness (for battle) Bridge: Governor or magistrate Broom: Humility Buck: One who will not fight unless provoked; peace and harmony Buckle: Victorious fidelity in authority Bull: Valour, bravery, generosity Bull's Horns: Strength and fortitude Butterfly: Soul

C-Cl

Camel: Docility, patience, and perseverance Cannon and Cannon Balls: One who has dared the terror of such a weapon in battle Canton: Recognition from the sovereign for performance of eminent service Carnation: Admiration Carpenter's Square: Conforming one's actions to the laws of right and equity Castle: Safety. May represent an actual building Cat: Liberty, vigilance, forecast, and courage Centaur: Eminence in the field of battle Chain: Reward for acceptable and weighty service; with crowns and collars, this suggests the bearer bore the chain of obligation or obliged others because of services done Chaplet: Crown of joy and admiration Cherub: Dignity, glory, and honour; missionary; bearer of joyful news Chevron: Protection; Builders or others who have accomplished some work of faithful service Chough (Cornish): Strategist in battle; watchful for friends Cinquefoils: Hope and joy Civic Wreath: (of oak leaves and acorns) One who saved a fellow citizen's life or shown patriotism in defence of one's native land Clarion: Ready for war Claw: The biter bitten

Co-Cy

Cock: Courage and perseverance; hero; able in politics Cockatrice: Terror to all beholders Column: Fortitude and constancy; with serpent coiled around it, wisdom with fortitude Cornucopia: Bounty of nature Crane: Close parental bond; Vigilance if holding a rock Crescent: One who has been honoured by the sovereign; hope of greater glory. Mark of the second son. Cresset: One who is watchful, who gave the signal in time of danger Cross: Service in the Crusades Cross Crosslet: The fourfold mystery of the cross Cross Flory: One who has conquered Cross Raguly: Difficulties encountered Crown (Mural): Defender of a fortress, token of civic honour; one who first mounted the breach in the walls of a fortress Crown (Naval): One who first boarded an enemy's ship; distinguished naval commander Cup (covered): Office of the king's butler Cushions: Authority Cygnet: Where gorged with a crown around its neck, signifies dignity Cypress: Death and eternal life thereafter

D

Deer: One who will not fight unless provoked; peace and harmony Dice: Constancy Dolphin: Swiftness, diligence, charity, and love Dragon: Valiant defender of treasure; valour and protection Drops: One who has endured torrents of liquids, as in battle, depending upon the colour of the liquid. Yellow: gold Blue: tears Green: oil White: water Black: pitch or tar Red: blood Drum: Ready for war Dove: Loving constancy and peace; with an olive branch in its bill, good tidings Duck: Resourcefulness

E

Eagle: Nobility, strength, bravery, and alertness; or one who is high-spirited, ingenious, quick-witted, and judicious Eagle displayed (wings spread): protection Eagle (two headed): Conjoining of two forces Elephant: Great strength, wit, and ambition Escallop: (sea shell) Traveller to far places or victorious naval commander Escarbuncle: Supremacy; brilliant gem Escutcheon of Pretence: Claim of a prince to sovereignty; or marriage to an heiress of the family Estoile: Celestial goodness; nobility

F Falcon: One who does not rest until objective achieved Feathers: Obedience and serenity Fess: Military belt or girdle of honour; represents readiness to serve the public Fetterlock: Victory; one who has taken prisoners or rescued prisoners of war Fife: Ready for war Fire: Zealousness Fish: A true, generous mind; virtuous for himself, not because of his heritage Flag: Refer to special action in which bearer was captured, or a reward for valiant service Fleur-de-lys: Purity; light; floral badge of France; represents sixth son as mark of cadency Flint: Readiness for zealous service Flowers: Hope and joy Fountain: Water, a spring Fox: Defensive wisdom and wit Fret: Persuasion Fruit: Felicity and peace Fusil: Travel and labour Fusil of Yarn: Negotiation

G

Gannet: One who has to subsist by virtue and merit Garb or Sheaf of wheat: The harvest of one's hopes has been secured Gauntlet: Armed for the performance of martial enterprise Goat: Political ability Goose: Resourcefulness Grasshopper: Noble and home-bred Grenade: One who has dared the terror of such a weapon in battle Greyhound: Courage, vigilance, and loyalty Griffin: Valour and death-defying bravery; vigilance

H

Hammer: Honour; emblem of trade Hand: Pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice; two right hands conjoined represent union and alliance Hare: One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life Harp: Well-composed person of tempered judgement; contemplation; heraldic symbol of Ireland Harpy: Ferocity under provocation Hawk: One who does not rest until objective achieved Head (Human): Honour; if the head of a "blackamoor" or Moor, refers to deeds of prowess in the Crusades Heart Flaming: Intense, burning affection Heart Human: Charity and sincerity Hedgehog: Provident provider Helmet: wisdom and security in defence Hind: Peace and harmony Holly: Truth Horns: Strength and fortitude Horse: Readiness for all employment for king and country Horseshoe: Good luck and safeguard against evil spirits Hourglass: Flight of time; mortality Hunting Horn: One who is fond of the chase, of high pursuits Hydra: Conquest of a very powerful enemy

I-J-K

Inescutcheon: Claim of a prince to sovereignty; or marriage to an heiress of the family Ivy: Strong and lasting friendship Inkhorn: Art of writing and educated employment Keys: Guardianship and dominion

L

Ladder: Fearlessness; against a tower, be on guard against spiritual and corporeal enemies Lamb: Gentleness and patience under suffering Lamb (Agnus Dei): Faith, Bravery, resolute spirit Laurel: Peace; triumph Leg: Strength, stability, and expedition Leopard: Valiant and hardy warrior who enterprises hazardous things by force and courage Lightning Bolt: Swiftness and power Lily: Purity Lion: Dauntless courage; often represents a person or group of people Lozenge: Constancy Lyre: Contemplation; tempered judgement

M

Marigold: Devotion and piety Martlet: Symbol of the fourth son (mark of difference); one who subsists by virtue and merit, not inheritance Mascle: Persuasiveness Mastiff: Courage, vigilance, and loyalty Maunch: For the sake of my lady Mermaid: Eloquence Moon: Serene power over mundane actions Mortar: One who has dared the terror of such a weapon in battle Mule: Often borne by abbots and abbesses who have pastoral jurisdiction, but not real jurisdiction Mullet: Divine quality from above; mark of third son Musical: Pipes Festivity and rejoicing

N

[free space!] - author’s choice

O

Oak: Great age and strength Oak with Acorns: Continuous growth and fertility Olive: Peace and concordance Ostrich: Willing obedience and serenity Otter: One who lives life to the fullest Ox: Valour and generosity

P

Pale: Military strength Palm: Victory, justice, and royal honour Panther: Fierce, but tender and loving to children and will defend children to the death Passion Nails: Poignant suffering undergone by the bearer Pavilion: Readiness for battle Peacock: Beauty, power, and knowledge Pears: Felicity and peace Pegasus: Poetic genius and inspiration Pelican: Self-sacrifice and charitable nature (based on the myth that of times of famine a female pelican will nourish her young by piercing her breast having them feed on her blood) Pen: Art of writing and educated employment Pheon: Dexterity and nimble wit; readiness for battle Phoenix: Resurrection Pile: Engineering skills, builder Pillar: Fortitude and constancy; with serpent coiled around, wisdom with fortitude Pincers: Honour; emblem of the smith's trade Pine: Death and eternal life thereafter Pine Cone: Life Pipes: Festivity and rejoicing Plume: Willing obedience and serenity of mind Pomegranate: Fertility and abundance Portcullis: Protection in an emergency

Q

Quatrefoil: Good tidings

R

Rabbit: Peaceable and retired life Rainbow: Good times after bad Ram: Authority Ratch-hound: Loyalty, courage, and vigilance Raven: Divine providence Rhinoceros: Ferocious when aroused Rock: Safety and protection; refuge Rose: Mark of cadency of the seventh son Rose Red: Grace and beauty Rose White: Love and faith Roundles  Gold / Yellow (bezant): trustworthy or treasure  White / silver (plate): generosity  Green (pomeis): apple  Purple (golpe): wounded  Blue (hurt): berry  Black (pellet or ogress): cannonball  Red (torteau): communion wafer or manchet cake  Tawney (orange): oranges

S-Sn

Saddle: Preparedness for active service Salamander: Protection Saltire: Resolution Scythe / Sickle: The hope of a fruitful harvest Seraphim: Dignity, glory, and honour missionary; bearer of joyful news Serpent / Snake: Wisdom Shacklebolt: Victory; one who has taken prisoners or rescued prisoners of war Shamrock: Perpetuity; floral device of Ireland Shield: Defender Ship: Sea voyages Ship: Demasted Disaster at sea Skull: Mortality Snail: Deliberation and perseverance Snake: Wisdom

Sp-Sw

Spear: Honourable warrior; valiant knight Spearhead: Dexterity and nimble wit; readiness for battle Sphere: Geographical or scientific reference Sphinx: Omniscience and secrecy Spider: Wisdom, labour, and prudence Spur: Preparedness for active service; pressing onward Squares: Constancy Squirrel: Lover of the woods Stag: One who will not fight unless provoked; peace and harmony Stag's Antlers: Strength and fortitude Steel: Readiness for zealous service Stirrup: Readiness for active service Stool: Hospitality Stork: Filial duty; close parental bond; holding a rock; vigilance Sun: Glory and splendour; fountain of life Swallow: One who is prompt and ready in doing business; bearer of good news Swan: Poetic harmony and learning, or lover thereof Sword: Justice and military honour

T

Table: Hospitality Tabor: Festivity and rejoicing Talbot: Courage, vigilance, and loyalty Tent: Readiness for battle Tiger: Fierceness and valour; resentment dangerous if aroused Torch: Zealousness; engaging in signal service Tortoise: Invulnerability to attack Tower: Safety and grandeur; sometimes a building Tree: Trunk New life sprouting from the old Trefoil: Perpetuity, if green, symbol of Ireland Trestle: Hospitality Trumpet: Ready for war

U-V-W-X-Y-Z

1: Hot, Steamy kiss

2: Cheek Kiss

3: Nose Kiss

4: Forehead Kiss

5: Firm Kiss

6: Gentle Peck

7: Romantic Kiss

8: Eyelid Kiss

9: Jawline Kiss

10: Neck Kiss

11: Collarbone Kiss

12: Chest Kiss

13: Stomach Kiss

14: Kiss Along the Hips

15: Kiss in the Rain

16: Upside-Down Kiss

17: Goofy Kiss

18: Underwater Kiss

19: Forceful Kiss

20: Any of the Above