‖ virole Her.
Also virolé.
[a. F. virole ring, ferrule (see virl), and virolé provided with a ferrule.]
(See quots.)
| 1722 A. Nisbet Her. 226 From Vires, are the Terms Viroles, and Virole, in the Blazons of Figures, that have Hoops and Rings round them. 1780 Edmondson Her. II Virolé, is the hoop, ring, or mouth-piece of the bugle or hunting horn. |
Hence viroled a.
| c 1828 Berry Encycl. Her. I. Gloss., Virolled, this term is sometimes used for the garnishings of the bugle-horn, being the rings or rims, which surround it at various parts. |