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Definition of Naiant
1. Adjective. Applied to a fish depicted horizontally.
Definition of Naiant
1. a. See Natant.
Definition of Naiant
1. Adjective. (context: heraldry of a fish) depicted swimming horizontally ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Naiant
1. a heraldic term for "swimming horizontally" [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Naiant
Literary usage of Naiant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Ordinary of Arms Contained in the Public Register of All Arms and by James Balfour Paul (1893)
"Arg. a salmon naiant and in chief two eagles' heads erased gu. ... Vert, a salmon
naiant ppr. (4th quarter of 2nd and 3rd grand quarters). ..."
2. Display of Heraldry by William Newton (1846)
"They are then said to be naiant embowed. Gules, a dolphin naiant embowed argent,
... Argent, a dolphin naiant embowed azure, appertains to the name of ..."
3. The British Herald; Or, Cabinet of Armorial Bearings of the Nobility ...by Thomas Robson by Thomas Robson (1830)
"Crest, out of water, the top of a spear erect, sustaining a dolphin naiant.
BELLISTON, [Ches, and Devons.] or, on a bend go. Ihrer crosses molino ar. ..."
4. Scottish Armorial Seals by William Rae Macdonald (1904)
"naiant with a ring in its mouth. Legend (Caps.) : a • IOANNIS 31 Oct. 1606, three
of same date, do. 24 Dec. 1607. ..."
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