| 单词 | counter-potent |
| 释义 | > as lemmascounter-potent counter-potent adj. (and n.) applied esp. to a ‘fur’ in which the potents are arranged as in countervair n. ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > heraldic tincture > [adjective] > specific counter-potencé1572 counter-potent1610 countervairy1731 meirre1847 1610 J. Guillim Display of Heraldrie i. iv. 15 I hold it better blazoned, Potent counterpotent, for the resemblance it hath to the heads of crowches. 1830 T. Robson Brit. Herald III. (at cited word) Counter-potent..is classed with the furs, but composed of pieces representing the tops of crutches. 1863 C. Boutell Man. Heraldry v. 26 Potent and Counter Potent, are always Argent and Azure. 1866 J. E. Cussans Gram. Heraldry 12 The furs vair,.., and counterpotent, are always to be blazoned argent and azure. < as lemmas |
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