issuant

[ ish-oo-uhnt ]

adjective
  1. Heraldry. (of a beast) represented with the body erect and only the forepart visible: a lion issuant.

Origin of issuant

1
First recorded in 1600–10; issue + -ant

Other words from issuant

  • un·is·su·ant, adjective

Words Nearby issuant

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How to use issuant in a sentence

  • Wildenvels: Per pale argent and sable, in the first a demi-lion statant-guardant issuant from the dividing line.

    A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
  • It consists of two lions' paws embowed, the outer edge of each being adorned with fleurs-de-lis issuant therefrom.

    A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
  • The Washington crest is an eagle issuant from a crown—affirming sovereignty or escaping from a monarchy?

    Cambridge | Mildred Anna Rosalie Tuker
  • A fabulous eagle, always represented as issuant from flames.

  • Equivalent to issuant, but applied only to living creatures.

British Dictionary definitions for issuant

issuant

/ (ˈɪʃjʊənt) /


adjective
  1. heraldry emerging or issuing

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