Tressure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɛsjʊə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tressure is a noun meaning (heraldry) A narrow border near the edge of a shield or banner.
Meaning
(heraldry) A narrow border near the edge of a shield or banner.
Example Sentences
The official blazon of the arms of Perth is "Gules, a Holy Lambe passant regardant staff and cross argent, with the banner of St. Andrew proper, all within a double tressure counter-flowered of the second": […].
Word Forms
- tressures
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bordure, welt, border, orle, fess, trim.
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