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_Degrees._ A term applied to the steps upon which a Cross Calvary is represented.

_Demembered_, _Dismembered_. Cut into pieces, but without any alteration in the form of the original figure.

_Demi._ The half. The upper, front, or dexter half, unless the contrary be specified. No. 186.

_Depressed._ Surmounted.

_Dexter._ The right side. No. 27C.

_Diaper_, _Diapering_. Surface decoration. No. 68.

_Difference_, _Differencing_. An addition to, or some change in, a Coat-of-Arms, introduced for the purpose of distinguishing Coats which in their primary qualities are the same. (See Chapters XII. and XIII.)

_Dimidiated._ Cut in halves per pale, and one half removed: No. 250. (See