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CANTONED [2 records]

Record 1 2002-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
CONT

Cantoned building, one whose angles are decorated with columns, pilasters, rustic groins, or anything projecting beyond the naked of the wall.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
DEF

Qualifie [...] toute construction ou façade dont les angles sont ornés de pilastres ou de chaînes de pierre en saillie sur le nu de la façade; [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
OBS

Placed in the first quarter of a shield; also, placed between four charges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
OBS

On emploie ce mot lorsque des pièces sont posées dans les vides laissés entre les bras d'une croix, d'un sautoir. Se dit aussi de toute pièce principale placée au centre, et des meubles posés aux quatre angles de l'écu.

CONT

Croix alésée cantonnée de 4 roses.

Spanish

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