engrailed

American  

[en-greyld] / ɛnˈgreɪld /

adjective

Heraldry.

1. having an edge of a charge consisting of a number of concave curves.

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Etymology

Origin of engrailed

First recorded in 1350–1400, engrailed is from the Middle English word engrelede. See engrail, -ed ²

Example Sentences

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engrailed

Thus also the engrailed or indented saltires, pales or cheverons, the exact number of the fusils which go to the making of these being unconsidered.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

Argent, a cross engrailed gules, between four water-bowgets sable.

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Mark Antony Lower

I beg to inform him that arg. a cross engrailed between four crescents gules belongs to Bernham.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 105, November 1, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

His sword unsheathed appears, which none besides Can wield; his sable beard, full and diffused,550 Below the casque is spread; the lion ramps Upon his mailed breast, engrailed with gold.

From The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles Vol. 2 by George Gilfillan

There is a bordure engrailed to the Kelway coat.

From Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell