fess point

noun

, Heraldry.

1. the central point of an escutcheon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fess point¹

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

That part of the shield between the precise middle chief and the fess point.

From Project Gutenberg

In the annexed example the large dot in the centre shows the fess point; the point within the letter D, the honour point.

From Project Gutenberg

A shield parted in the centre by an horizontal line through the fess point.

From Project Gutenberg