Arms of Duncan Kent Todd
Arms of Duncan Kent Todd
Blazon
Argent on a fess Sable seven piles reversed throughout Or between in chief two foxes’ masks proper and in base a cross-crosslet Sable;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The foxes, or “tods” in Scottish dialect, represent a pun on Mr. Todd’s name. The cross may allude to his grandfather the Reverend Hollis Davillo Todd, who was a minister of religion
Crest of Duncan Kent Todd
Blazon
A demi-fox guardant proper gorged of a collar Sable charged with five piles reversed throughout Or;
Symbolism
The fox repeats the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto of Duncan Kent Todd
Blazon
OPORTET VIVERE;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase meaning “One must live” is the traditional motto of Todd families.