issuant

[ ish-oo-uhnt ]

/ ˈɪʃ u ənt /

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adjective

Heraldry. (of a beast) represented with the body erect and only the forepart visible: a lion issuant.

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Origin of issuant

First recorded in 1600–10; issue + -ant

OTHER WORDS FROM issuant

un·is·su·ant, adjective

Words nearby issuant

Issigonis, ISSN, ISSP, issuable, issuance, issuant, issue, issue par, issue price, issuing house, Issus

How to use issuant in a sentence

Wildenvels: Per pale argent and sable, in the first a demi-lion statant-guardant issuant from the dividing line.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry|Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
It consists of two lions' paws embowed, the outer edge of each being adorned with fleurs-de-lis issuant therefrom.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry|Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
The Washington crest is an eagle issuant from a crown—affirming sovereignty or escaping from a monarchy?
Cambridge|Mildred Anna Rosalie Tuker
A fabulous eagle, always represented as issuant from flames.
The Handbook to English Heraldry|Charles Boutell

Equivalent to Issuant, but applied only to living creatures.
The Handbook to English Heraldry|Charles Boutell

British Dictionary definitions for issuant

issuant

/ (ˈɪʃjʊənt) /

adjective

heraldry emerging or issuing

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