Arms of Alfred George Meares
Arms of Alfred George Meares
Blazon
Argent a three-masted ship sails furled Sable;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. Black three-masted ships on a white background are commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the name Meares. The design is likely a canting one, assuming that Meares is perhaps linked to the Old English word mere, meaning “sea.”
Crest of Alfred George Meares
Blazon
A mermaid holding a comb and mirror proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The mermaid is possibly a canting reference to the name Meares.
Motto of Alfred George Meares
Blazon
OMNIA PROVIDENTIAE COMMITTO;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase meaning “I commit all things to Providence” is common to Irish Meares families.