Complete Definition of "abaisse"

English

Noun
en-noun

  1. heraldry The instance when the fess, or any other ordinary properly placed above the fess point of the shield, is brought below it.

Usage notes
A French word, generally used in heraldry instead of the English word abased.

References
R:Heraldry 1862

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