naissant
/ (ˈneɪsənt) /
adjective
heraldry (of a beast) having only the forepart shown above a horizontal division of a shield
Origin of naissant
1C16: from Old French, literally: being born. See nascent
Words Nearby naissant
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How to use naissant in a sentence
Demi-lion naissant issues from the centre of an ordinary, and not from behind it.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
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