Mole

Mole

Mole, (fr. taupe): this occurs more frequently than might have been expected. With it may be classed the mole-hill, though this is perhaps used to signify any small hill or hillock. See also under Mound.

Azure, on a cross patonce or fretty gules in the dexter chief a plate charged with a mole sable--MOLLE.

Argent, three moles sable--NANCOTHAN, Cornwall.

Argent, three moles sable, snouts and feet gules--NANGOTHAN, Scotland.

Argent, a chevron between three moles sable--TWISTLETON.

Argent, a mole-hill in base sable--ASCHAW.

Argent, three mole-hills proper--ILSLEY.

Moles are also borne by the families of NEVELE, MEDPATH, QUICK, co. Devon, and MITFORD, Earl or Redesdale.

Mole or Molet: old form of Mullet.