Sŭp-pōrt'er, n.

noun

n. 1. One who, or that which, supports, maintains, aids, comforts, defends, and the like. The sockets and supporters of flowers are figured. Bacon. The saints have a companion and supporter in all their miseries. South.

Especially, an adherent; one who takes part; as, the supporter of a party or faction.
(Ship-building.) A knee placed under the cat-head.
(Her.) A figure, originally and usually of some animal, but also of persons, or of other objects, placed on either side of the escutcheon, and exterior to it.
(Surg.) A broad, elastic or cushioned band or truss, for supporting the abdomen or some other part or organ.

An ornate coat of arms with a tree above a shield, flanked by two upright fish-like creatures and surrounded by scrollwork.