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the central point of an escutcheon. Also called heart point.[1555-65]
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Fess point — Fess Fess, Fesse Fesse, n. [OF. fesse, faisse, F. fasce, fr. L. fascia band. See {Fascia}.] (Her.) A band drawn horizontally across the center of an escutcheon, and containing in breadth the third part of it; one of the nine honorable ordinaries … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fess point — fess′ point n. her the central point of an escutcheon • Etymology: 1555–65 … From formal English to slang
fess point — noun : the center of a heraldic field * * * Heraldry. the central point of an escutcheon. Also called heart point. [1555 65] * * * fess point or fesse point, Heraldry. the exact center of a shield; heart point. * * * n … Useful english dictionary
fess point — /ˈfɛs pɔɪnt/ (say fes poynt) noun Heraldry the central point of an escutcheon. Also, fesse point …
fess point — noun Heraldry a point at the centre of a shield … English new terms dictionary
fess point — noun The exact centre of the shield … Wiktionary
Fess point — Her. The exact centre of a shield. Cf. Abyss; Charge … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Fess — Fess, Fesse Fesse, n. [OF. fesse, faisse, F. fasce, fr. L. fascia band. See {Fascia}.] (Her.) A band drawn horizontally across the center of an escutcheon, and containing in breadth the third part of it; one of the nine honorable ordinaries.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fess — n. (also fesse) Heraldry a horizontal stripe across the middle of a shield. Phrases and idioms: fess point a point at the centre of a shield. in fess arranged horizontally. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L fascia band … Useful english dictionary
fesse point — fess point or fesse point, Heraldry. the exact center of a shield; heart point … Useful english dictionary
