counterpassant

counterpassant
\\|kau̇ntə(r)+\ adjective
Etymology: past translation of French contre-passant, from contre- counter- + passant — more at passant
heraldry : passant in opposite directions

two lions counterpassant


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  • Counterpassant — Coun ter*pas sant ( p?s sant), a. [Counter + passant: cf. F. contrepassant.] (Her.) Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • counterpassant — coun·ter·passant …   English syllables

  • Repassant — Re*pas sant (r? p?s sant), a. [Cf. F. repassant, p. pr.] (Her.) Counterpassant. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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