The crest on Plate 9, Crest 12 (Pl. 9. cr. 12.) is described as the trunk or stump of an oak tree shooting forth new branches or leaves (often termed “revirescing”).
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- Air (Scotland)
- Belches (Tofts)
- Belsches (Tofts)
- Belsches (Advocate)
- Belshes (Scotland)
- Biset (Scotland)
- Bisset (England)
- Bough (Scotland)
- Crosby (Home)
- Crosbie (Edinburgh)
- Dalgleish (Ancient Crest)
- Gregory (Scotland)
- Hamilton (Blanterferm)
- Lauder (Portioner of Beilhaven)
- Laurie (Plainstones)
- Lawder (Belhaven)
- Lawder (England)
- Limesey (England)
- Lowrie (Plainstones)
- Mackeuan (Muckly)
- Mackewan (Scotland)
- M’Lowe (England)
- Nairn (of Seggerden)
- Plaine (England)
- Scrogie (Commissary of Argyle, Scotland)
- Scrogie (Scotland)
- Smellet (Scotland)
- Smollet (Bonhill, Bart.)
- Taillifer (Hairecleugh)
- Trower (England)
- Wellwood (Garvock)
- Wellwood (Pitliver)
Oak Tree Stump: The trunk of the oak represents antiquity, strength, and the deep roots of an established lineage. Sprouting Branches: The fresh shoots growing from an old or cut stump symbolize regeneration, new life, and the restoration of family fortunes after a period of decline or adversity. Proper: Indicates the tree is depicted in its natural colors (brown wood and green leaves), emphasizing the vitality and natural resilience of the symbol.
The imagery of a tree stump sprouting new growth is a profound heraldic metaphor for resilience and hope. It suggests a family that, despite past hardships or the potential extinction of a main line, possesses the inherent vigor to flourish once again. It is often accompanied by mottos such as Reviresco (“I grow green again”), symbolizing endurance and the triumph of life over decay.