Definitions from Wiktionary (bend sinister)
▸ noun: (heraldry) A diagonal band on a coat of arms going from the sinister chief (the viewer's top right) to the dexter base, sometimes erroneously held to indicate bastardy.
▸ noun: (figuratively, dated) Bastardy, (by extension) a defect or stigma.
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▸ noun: (heraldry) A diagonal band on a coat of arms going from the sinister chief (the viewer's top right) to the dexter base, sometimes erroneously held to indicate bastardy.
▸ noun: (figuratively, dated) Bastardy, (by extension) a defect or stigma.
Similar:
bar sinister,
baton sinister,
Bar-Sinister,
bendy,
baton,
bendlet,
riband,
dance,
garter,
pale,
more...
Opposite:
Adjectives:
surmounted,
endorsed,
couched,
voided,
dovetailed,
segreant,
assurgent,
couchant,
combattant,
essorant,
decrescent
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