Sanguine

or MURREY. An heraldic term for "blood color," called, in the arms of princes, "dragon's tail," and, in those of lords, "sardonyx." It is a tincture of very infrequent occurrence, and not recognized by some writers. In engraving, it is denoted by numerous lines in saltire. Wharton. blood or tenure, in order to bebome freemen. SANGUINIS CONJUNCTIO BENEVOlentla devincit homines et carltate. A tie of blood overcomes men through benevolencei and family affection.

5 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 1, 13.