Etymology [edit]. From Late Latin explÄtÄ«vus â(â serving to fill out â), from Latin explÄtus, the perfect passive participle of expleÅ â(â fill out â), itself from ex â(â out, completely â) + * pleÅ â(â fill â).
The state coat of arms of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Ð´ÐµÑÐ¶Ð°Ð²Ð½Ð¸Ð¹ Ð³ÐµÑÐ± ÑÐºÑÐ°ÑÐ½Ð¸ Derzhavniy Herb Ukrayini), officially referred to as the Sign of Princely State of Volodymyr the Great (Constitution of Ukraine, Article 20) or commonly the Tryzub (Ukrainian: ÑÑÐ¸Ð·ÑÐ±, trident) is the national coat of arms of Ukraine, featuring the same colors found on the ...
The coat of arms, which was utilized initially by knights as a way of identifying themselves and setting themselves apart from soldier-enemies, could belong to a group of people or even a specific person. Also referred to as a family crest, a family coat of arms is essentially a graphic display of your family's name. This tradition, which goes back nearly 800 years, symbolizes the history of a family name. A family coat of arms may be unique to not only a family, but a person, corporation or state as well. The coat of arms has evolved over time, and many people and institutions use them today.