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couché

[ koo-shey ]

adjective

, Heraldry.
  1. (of an escutcheon) depicted in a diagonal position, the sinister chief uppermost.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of couché1

1720–30; < French, past participle of coucher to lay down. See couch

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Example Sentences

Le soir, Line lui rendait fidèlement sa visite, quand il était couché.

The point couché rentré ou retiré is an excellent method to use for working a raised bar.

It is executed almost entirely in the point couché rentré ou retiré.

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