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Fleur de Lis Tattoo Meaning. The Fleur de Lis/Lys is an iconic symbol of Frankish and other Western European nobilities. In English, it is literally translated to âflower of the lilyâ, although it is disputed as to whether the symbol represents lilies or irises, and has been a regal symbol for centuries.
In the twelfth century, either King Louis VI or King Louis VII (sources disagree) became the first French monarch to use the fleur-de-lis on his shield. English kings later used the symbol on their coats of arms to emphasize their claims to the throne of France. In the 14th century, the fleur-de-lis was often incorporated into the family insignia that was sewn on the knight's surcoat, which was worn over their coat of mail, thus the term, coat of arms..