naissant

British

/ ˈneɪsənt /

adjective

heraldry (of a beast) having only the forepart shown above a horizontal division of a shield

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Etymology

Origin of naissant

C16: from Old French, literally: being born. See _nascent

Example Sentences

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“There was no way I was letting this chance pass me by,” Naissant said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022

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