JESSANT

Etymology

Adjective

jessant (not comparable)

(heraldry) Describing a charge which appears over, or covers, another charge as well as the field.

Synonyms

• naissant

Anagrams

• Stjeans

Source: Wiktionary


Jes"sant, a. (Her.)

Definition: Springing up or emerging; -- said of a plant or animal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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