ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Respectant

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Respectant is an adjective meaning (heraldry, numismatics) Placed so as to face one another; face to face.

Meaning

(heraldry, numismatics) Placed so as to face one another; face to face.

Example Sentences

The sun is surmounted on either side by two white lions, respectant and sitting on an orange scroll inscribed UTMOST OF OUR ABILITY in gold letters.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include observant, addorsed, pilewise, gemel, counter-rampant, faced.

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