statantadj.

Brit.

/ˈsteɪt(ə)nt/, U.S.

/ˈsteɪt(ə)nt/

Origin: Apparently a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin stat- , stāre , -ant suffix¹.

Etymology: Apparently irregularly < classical Latin stat-, past participial stem of stāre to stand (see stand v.) + -ant suffix¹.

Heraldry.

Of an animal, esp. a lion: standing in profile with all four feet on the ground. Frequently as postmodifier.

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society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > heraldic representations of creatures > [adjective] > specific positions of heraldic beasts

couchantc1500

dormantc1500

sejantc1500

lodged1580

genuant1688

sedant1688

statant1688

urinant1688

springant1708

posé1725

saltant1850

1688 R. Holme Acad. Armory ii. 144/1 The sundry ways that Beasts are besides born in Arms. Statant or standing, when all the feet are down.

1769 Pocket Herald I. 226 Crest. On a wreath, an antelope, statant.

1817 A. Deuchar Brit. Crests I. 154/1 A hind statant, proper, collared, or.

1863 C. Boutell Man. Heraldry xi. 61 A Lion Statant, having his Tail extended in a right line, is the Crest of the Duke of Northumberland.

1915 W. A. Steward War Medals 57 In the centre in bold relief is the British Lion statant.

1996 N. Davies Europe (1998) v. 363 Denmark's royal standard..carries three lions statant azure, with hearts gules, on a field or.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	statant
释义	statantadj. Brit. /ˈsteɪt(ə)nt/, U.S. /ˈsteɪt(ə)nt/ Origin: Apparently a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin stat- , stāre , -ant suffix¹. Etymology: Apparently irregularly < classical Latin stat-, past participial stem of stāre to stand (see stand v.) + -ant suffix¹. Heraldry. Of an animal, esp. a lion: standing in profile with all four feet on the ground. Frequently as postmodifier. ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > heraldic representations of creatures > [adjective] > specific positions of heraldic beasts couchantc1500 dormantc1500 sejantc1500 lodged1580 genuant1688 sedant1688 statant1688 urinant1688 springant1708 posé1725 saltant1850 1688 R. Holme Acad. Armory ii. 144/1 The sundry ways that Beasts are besides born in Arms. Statant or standing, when all the feet are down. 1769 Pocket Herald I. 226 Crest. On a wreath, an antelope, statant. 1817 A. Deuchar Brit. Crests I. 154/1 A hind statant, proper, collared, or. 1863 C. Boutell Man. Heraldry xi. 61 A Lion Statant, having his Tail extended in a right line, is the Crest of the Duke of Northumberland. 1915 W. A. Steward War Medals 57 In the centre in bold relief is the British Lion statant. 1996 N. Davies Europe (1998) v. 363 Denmark's royal standard..carries three lions statant azure, with hearts gules, on a field or. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1688
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