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chess-rook

A chess-rook is also called a castle, and may have been granted to those who had captured or defended castles. It may also have denoted one who was skilful in influencing others to act to his own benefit, as the chess player moves his pieces in the game. It is an ancient bearing and it also occurs quite frequently. It is a device used by the Earls of Rochford.

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