'accolled' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acoler,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'col' meant 'neck.'

'acoler' transformed into the Middle English word 'acollen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accolled.'

Initially, it meant 'to embrace or encircle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'embraced or entwined, especially in heraldry.'