gyron

[ jahy-ruhn, -ron ]

noun

, Heraldry.

1. a subordinary having the form of a triangle, usually equal to half a quarter of the escutcheon, with its apex at the fess point.

gyron

/ ˈdʒaɪrɒn /

noun

1. See giron
   a variant spelling of giron

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyron¹

1565–75; < Middle French, Old French giron gusset < Old High German gēro; cognate with gore ³

Example Sentences

The arms of Lanyon afford an example of the gyron as a charge, as does also the well-known shield of Mortimer (Fig. 209).

From Project Gutenberg

The gyron may be drawn in any part of the shield, but it is generally placed as in the annexed example.

From Project Gutenberg

If one of these triangles occur singly it is termed a gyron.

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