COUNTERVAIR


Meaning of COUNTERVAIR in English

ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ- noun

Etymology: past translation of French contrevair, from contre- counter- + -vair — more at vair

: a heraldic vair in which each pane stands broad edge to broad edge or point to point with one of the same tincture above or below it

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