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.