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Record 1 1999-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

An epithet applied to bends, crosses, saltiers, etc., the extremities of which enter the mouths of animals.

OBS

The modern Dictionaries give the French form engoulée.

Key term(s)
  • engoulé
  • engoulée

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
DEF

Se dit lorsqu'une pièce ou figure se termine par deux têtes d'animaux qui veulent la dévorer. [...] Une bande engoulée de deux têtes de lion. Cette pièce est fréquemment employée dans les armoiries allemandes.

Spanish

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