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JENKINS



Double diminuitive of the name "John"

Jenkins: Welsh

Coat of Arms: A shield divided per pale blue and black with three gold fleur de lis.

Crest: A battleaxe with a gold handle.

Motto: Perge sed caute.

Motto Translated: Advance but cautiously.
Jenkins shield
Jenkins: English

Coat of Arms: A gold shield with a black lion rampant reguardant.

Crest: On a black mural crown, a gold lion passant reguardant.

Motto: Perge sed caute.

Motto Translated: Advance but cautiously.
DICTIONARY OF HERALDRY

Meaning of the Lion in Heraldry & Biblical Symbolisms


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