tressure

tressure Definition

tres·sure (tres̸h′ər)

noun

Heraldry a narrow band following the contour, and somewhat inside the edge, of a shield, often ornamented with fleurs-de-lis

Etymology: ME tressour < MFr tresseor < OFr tresce: see tress

tressure Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

flory-counterflory: The arms of Edmonstone are ~ Or an annulet Gules stoned Azure between three crescents within a double tressure flory-counterflory of the Second.

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