issuant

[ ish-oo-uhnt ]

adjective

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

   a lion issuant.

issuant

/ ˈɪʃjʊənt /

adjective

1. heraldry emerging or issuing

Other Words From

• un·issu·ant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of issuant¹

First recorded in 1600–10; issue + -ant

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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A fabulous eagle, always represented as issuant from flames.

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Equivalent to Issuant, but applied only to living creatures.

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