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/juy"reuhn, -ron/, n. Heraldry.a subordinary having the form of a triangle, usually equal to half a quarter of the escutcheon, with its apex at the fess point.[1565-75; < MF, OF giron gusset < OHG gero; c. GORE3]
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Gyron — Gy ron (j[imac] r[o^]n), n. [F. giron; of German origin. See {Gore} a piece of cloth.] (Her.) A subordinary of triangular form having one of its angles at the fess point and the opposite side at the edge of the escutcheon. When there is only one… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gyron — noun A triangular form having an angle at the fess point and the opposite side at the edge of the escutcheon … Wiktionary
Gyron — Her. A triangle whose apex touches the *fess point of a shield. Cf. next … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
gyron — [ dʒʌɪr(ə)n] noun Heraldry a triangular ordinary formed by two lines from the edge of the shield meeting at the fess point at 45 degrees. Origin C16: from OFr. giron gusset … English new terms dictionary
gyron — gy·ron … English syllables
gyron — gy•ron [[t]ˈdʒaɪ rən, rɒn[/t]] n. her a triangular heraldic charge with one side at the edge of the field and the apex at the fess point • Etymology: 1565–75; < MF giron gusset < Frankish; cf. OHG gēro gore III … From formal English to slang
gyron — … Useful english dictionary
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