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Turned up

Heraldic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

In heraldry, "turned up" describes a charge—like a horn or wing—curved or angled upward from its natural resting position.

Detailed Definition
Turned up denotes readiness or alertness. Poetic use conveys anticipation, hope, or defiance through posture or gesture symbolism.
Example
Example in poetry:
The ducal cap turned up with ermine showed rank through its lining; “Turned up with hope,” the sonnet used the phrase metaphorically for optimism; The poet noted that “turned up” specifies the visible interior of a hat or cap; In ceremonial arms, turned up details declared inner worth made visible; “Turned up” teaches poets how interiors can define exteriors.
Additional Notes
Turned up describes the edge of a charge (like a wing or garment) folded upward, often to reveal a different tincture; it adds dimensionality and contrast; in verse, “turned up” details suggest revelation, duality, or crafted elegance—e.g., wings “argent, turned up gules” show hidden passion beneath purity.
Also Known As
Reversed (in specific contexts like collars) Upright
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