dancette

[ dan-set ]

noun

, Architecture.

1. an ornamental zigzag, as in a molding.

dancette

/ dɑːnˈsɛt /

noun

1. another name for chevron

Word History and Origins

Origin of dancette¹

1830–40; variant of dancetté, heraldry term denoting a zigzag line, probably alteration ( -ette ) of French denché indented < Late Latin denticātus, derivative of Latin dēns tooth ( -ic, -ate ¹ )

Example Sentences

In early blazon, a fesse dancett is styled simply a dancette or a danse.

From Project Gutenberg

Dancette, like indented, but larger, and consisting of only three pieces.

From Project Gutenberg