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Tressure — Tres sure, n. [F. tresser to twist, plait. See {Tress}, n.] (Her.) A kind of border similar to the orle, but of only half the breadth of the latter. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tressure — [tresh′ər] n. [ME tressour < MFr tresseor < OFr tresce: see TRESS] Heraldry a narrow band following the contour, and somewhat inside the edge, of a shield, often ornamented with fleurs de lis: cf. ORLE … English World dictionary
tressure — noun A narrow border near the edge of a shield or banner, a pair being described as a double tressure … Wiktionary
tressure — sb. == tresses. Wright’s L. P. p. 105 … Oldest English Words
tressure — [ trɛʃə, trɛs(j)ʊə] noun 1》 Heraldry a thin border inset from the edge of a shield, narrower than an orle and usually borne double. 2》 an ornamental enclosure formerly found on some coins. Origin ME (denoting a ribbon or band for the hair): from… … English new terms dictionary
tressure — tres·sure … English syllables
tressure — /ˈtrɛʃə/ (say treshuh) noun Heraldry a diminutive of the orle, usually decorated with fleur de lis round the edges, and often doubled. {Middle English, from Old French tressur braid of hair, from tresser braid, plait. See tress} …
tressure — n. Heraldry a narrow orle. Etymology: ME, orig. = hair ribbon, f. OF tressour etc. (as TRESS) … Useful english dictionary
Orle (heraldry) — Argent, an orle gules In heraldry, an orle is a subordinary consisting of a narrow band occupying the inward half of where a bordure would be, following the exact outline of the shield but within it, showing the field between the outer edge of… … Wikipedia
Ordinary (heraldry) — Shield Field Supporter Supporter Motto (Scotland) Cres … Wikipedia
