Tincture

Or. derives its name from the Latin aurum, "gold".

Ashley. Argent three bulls passant sable, armed and unguled or.

Argent. Silver from the Latin "argent".

Gules. Red. Derivation uncertain.

Sable. Black. Derives its name from the black fur of the marten.

Azure. Blue. From the French "azur". Possibly from the blue mineral lapis lazuli.

Vert. Green. From the Latin "viridis" meaning green.

Ermine derived from the white winter coat of the stoat.

Vair from the Latin "varius" meaning varied. From the winter coat of the red squirrel, which is blue-grey above and white below.