ridered

Ridered is an archaic term found in heraldic literature used to describe a device, such as a shield or badge, that is bordered by a second tincture. In blazoning, a rid ered design is meant to have a distinct rim or edge that separates the main field from the enclosing border, effectively giving the device a colored outline.

Etymology and history of rid ered are not entirely consistent across sources. The term appears in medieval and early modern heraldic glossaries with varying spellings and definitions. Some authorities treat rid ered as broadly synonymous with a bordure (a border around the field), while others regard it as a specific form of edging that is integral to the composition rather than a simple border.

Usage and modern status. Today, rid ered is largely obsolete in practical heraldry. Contemporary blazoning typically uses more precise terms such as bordure or other descriptive phrases to indicate borders, rims, or enclosings. When rid ered is encountered in historical armorials, it is usually noted as an unusual or idiosyncratic feature of the blazon, reflecting the conventions of its era rather than a standard modern practice.

See also. Related heraldic terms include bordure, blazon, heraldry, and bordure componée. References to rid ered are primarily of interest to researchers studying historical armory and the evolution of blazoning vocabulary.