The crest on Plate 7, Image 12 (Pl. 7. cr. 12.) is described as a trefoil, typically slipped (with a stalk), appearing as a three-lobed leaf often associated with clover.
Surnames:
- Aphery (England)
- Conyers (Horden, Durham)
- Conyers (Essex)
- Conyers (Northamptonshire)
- Falconer (London)
- Harvey (Scotland)
- Harvie (Broadly)
- Hervey (Broadly)
- Marishall (Clothoderick)
- Marshal (Queensburgh)
- Wanton (Stoughton, Norfolk)
- Wanton (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
- Wauton (England)
Symbolism Trefoil: The trefoil, a three-leaved grass or clover, is a symbol of perpetuity and long-lasting duration. Because of its three leaves, it is frequently used in heraldry to represent the Holy Trinity, signifying religious faith. Slipped: This term denotes that the trefoil is depicted with a stalk, as if plucked from the earth, representing freshness and vitality. Vert (Green): When depicted in its proper color or vert, it signifies hope, joy, and loyalty in love.
General Symbolic Meaning The trefoil serves as an emblem of hope and endurance. It suggests a family or individual grounded in faith (alluding to the Trinity) and characterized by a joyfulness and loyalty that remains fresh over time. The motto associated with several families in this group, Semper virescit virtus (“Virtue always flourishes”), reinforces the idea of moral excellence remaining vigorous and evergreen.