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Mike1888 | 19:12 Tue 07th Sep 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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what is the meaning or the origin of the lion rampant of Scotland?
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The word 'rampant' is a heraldry term - an adjective used to define the various positions of animals on coats of arms. Rampant means the animal - in this case the lion - is standing up in an 'attack' position - with its right for and hind legs higher than the left.

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