For Vair we have a term and definition in Heraldry.

Vair (Heraldry)

1. Similar in shape to small escutcheons, the wings representing the fore legs and the point the tail.The skins are arranged alternately white and blue.
   If other colors are used they must be specified.
2. One of the furs of heraldry, composed of a number of pieces cut to resemble little shields, and arranged alternately argent and azure. When of different tinctures they must be specified; as, "vairy argent and vert." Other varieties of vair are: vair -en-point, where the point of one shield, or skin, is placed opposite to the base of the one below; counter-vair, where those of the same color are placed base to base and point to point. (Vair was originally drawn bell-shaped.)

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