dancette

American  

[dan-set] / dænˈsɛt /

noun

Architecture.

1. an ornamental zigzag, as in a molding.

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dancette British  

/ dɑːnˈsɛt /

noun

1. another name for chevron

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Etymology

Origin of dancette

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

"Argent, a bend vert between cotises dancette gules."

From The White Company by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

Thus, for Deincourt, No. 146—Az., billettée, a fesse dancette or.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

A serrated figure, much smaller than the dancette.

From The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science by Anonymous

The vest or kirtle of the lady is formed entirely of the colours of her arms disposed quarterly, and parted horizontally, or fessways, by the line dancette.

From The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science by Anonymous

The front is carved with five geometrical “windows” of four lights each; and the ends of the front have three carved square panels, divided by bands of dancette ornament.

From Ecclesiastical Curiosities by Various