BORDURE

Etymology

Noun

bordure (plural bordures)

(heraldiccharge) A contrasting border around a shield.

Anagrams

• Brodeur, bourder

Source: Wiktionary


Bor"dure, n. Etym: [F. bordure. See Border, n.] (Her.)

Definition: A border one fifth the width of the shield, surrounding the field. It is usually plain, but may be charged.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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