Counterpassant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Counterpassant is an adjective meaning (heraldry) Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals, or of one animal in relation to another animal on the same shield.
Meaning
(heraldry) Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals, or of one animal in relation to another animal on the same shield.
Example Sentences
Arg. a bend engr. betw. in chief a lion pass., and in base a lion counterpassant gu.
Word Forms
- counter-passant
Synonyms for counterpassant
Depending on context, synonyms include repassant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include countercombatant, passant, counterrampant, pascuant, guardant, furiosant.
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