Shropshire's Punning Heraldry - Frere or Fryer

 Frere or Fryer of Charlton.

(Same arms as Frere of Essex)

Arms: Sable, a chevron between 3 dolphins naiant Argent quartered with Argent a chevron between three escallop shells Sable differenced by a crescent on the chevron.

The Shropshire MS makes no mention of a crest but as it states that the arms are the same as those of Frere of Essex so, for this illustration, I have "borrowed" the Frere of Essex crest. 

Crest: (from the arms of Fryer Co. Essex) Out of a ducal coronet Or an antelope's head Argent attired, crined, and tufted Gold.

The arms of Frere, or Fryer, of Charlton

In heraldry, dolphins and scallop shells carry profound religious, particularly Christian, significance, often representing salvation, pilgrimage, and the soul's journey. Early Christians used the dolphin as a symbol of Jesus Christ, often viewing them as friendly creatures ("sailor's friend") that guide souls to the "safe shores" of heaven, similar to how they were believed to lead sailors to safety.

The crest may or may not have any religious significance however in many cultures, it is often regarded as a symbol of grace, speed, spiritual guidance, and divine protection.

The surname Frere (and variant Frère) has French and English origins, deriving primarily from the Old French frere (meaning "brother" or "friar"). It emerged as a medieval nickname for a brother, a pious person, a member of a religious order, or as an occupational name for someone working at a friary.