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Record 1 2010-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

In blazon, referring to a figure when its head and body is facing the observer.

CONT

A snowy owl rising affronty proper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
DEF

Dans le blason, se dit d'une figure dont la tête et le corps sont tournés vers le spectateur.

CONT

Un harfang des neiges posé de front essorant au naturel.

Spanish

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