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Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The heraldic term for black. It is called "Saturn" by those who blazon by planets, and "diamond" by those who use the names of jewels. Engravers commonly represent it by numerous perpendicular and horizontal lines, crossing each other. Wharton. SABULONARIUM (Law Lat. from sabulo). In old records. A gravel pit, or the free use of it. Cowell.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The heraldic term for black. It is called Saturn by those who blazon by planets, and Diamond by those who use the names of jewels. Engravers commonly represent it by numerous perpendicular and horizontal lines crossing each other. Whart. Law Lex.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The heraldic term for black. It is called "Saturn," by those who blazon by planets, and "diamond," by those who use the names of jewels. Engravers commonly represent it by numerous perpendicular and horizontal llnes, crossing each other. Wharton.