issuant

[ ish-oo-uhnt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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

issuant

/ ˈɪʃjʊənt /

Origin of issuant¹

First recorded in 1600–10; issue + -ant

Wildenvels: Per pale argent and sable, in the first a demi-lion statant-guardant issuant from the dividing line.

It consists of two lions' paws embowed, the outer edge of each being adorned with fleurs-de-lis issuant therefrom.

The Washington crest is an eagle issuant from a crown—affirming sovereignty or escaping from a monarchy?

A fabulous eagle, always represented as issuant from flames.

Equivalent to Issuant, but applied only to living creatures.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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