Peers of Britain and of Scotland were allowed to give their heirs defaced versions of their arms, but it was mostly as a courtesy. European nobles were entire families that were ennobled IIRC which would mean you could have a coat of arms if you are traced to a family.
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And he took a cup of coffee and gave thanks to God for it, saying, 'Each of you drink from it. This is my caffeine, which gives life.'
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