Wivern (Noun)
Meaning
A fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The medieval crest of the family featured a wivern, symbolizing their strength and courage in battle.
- In medieval heraldry, the wivern was often depicted as a fire-breathing creature with a dragon's head and a snake's tail.
- The coat of arms of the local lord included a wivern with outstretched wings, representing power and protection.
- The mythical wivern was said to have the body of a dragon, the tail of a serpent, and the wings of an eagle, striking fear into the hearts of enemies.
- During the tournament, the knights clashed while their banners bearing the emblem of the wivern flapped proudly in the wind.