Aversant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aversant is an adjective meaning (heraldry) Turned to show the back: said of a hand (or gauntlet).
Meaning
(heraldry) Turned to show the back: said of a hand (or gauntlet).
Example Sentences
[...] bore, sable three sinister gauntlets aversant [...]
Gules, a fess azure between 4 hands (mains) sinister aversant or.
Synonyms for aversant
Depending on context, synonyms include dorsed, averse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include averse, renverse, dorsed, affrontant, cross-handed, umbrated.
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