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Fess (Noun)

Meaning

(heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The coat of arms features a black fess on a gold background, signifying the family's noble heritage.
  • In heraldry, a fess is often used to distinguish between different branches of a family or to indicate a marital connection.
  • The shield is divided by a thin fess, separating the upper section depicting a lion from the lower section featuring a griffin.
  • A plain white fess serves as a dividing line between the red and blue halves of the banner.
  • In the design of the family crest, a red fess on a silver shield represents courage and honor.

Synonyms

  • Fesse

Hypernyms

  • Ordinary
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