fess point
nounHeraldry.
the central point of an escutcheon.
Origin of fess point
1First recorded in 1555–65
- Also called heart point.
Words Nearby fess point
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How to use fess point in a sentence
That part of the shield between the precise middle chief and the fess point.
The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition | AnonymousIn the annexed example the large dot in the centre shows the fess point; the point within the letter D, the honour point.
The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition | AnonymousA shield parted in the centre by an horizontal line through the fess point.
The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition | Anonymous
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