Preyant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preyant is an adjective meaning (heraldry) Preying; in the posture of preying (upon something).
Meaning
(heraldry) Preying; in the posture of preying (upon something).
Example Sentences
Lowe, [New Sarum, in Wiltshire] Gu. a wolf preyant ar. Crest, a wolf's head couped ar. collared or.
Culcheth of Culcheth: argent, an eagle disclosed, preyant on a child in a mantle gules, wattled or. This is the crest of Stanley, well known in Lancashire as the bird and bantling.
Synonyms for preyant
Depending on context, synonyms include preying.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include predicant, forepossessed, prevenient, premonitionary, prebendal, prepossessing.
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