tierced

adjective

ˈti(ə)rst,
ˈtiəst
heraldry
: divided into three parts of different tinctures or bearing different coats of arms
followed usually by an indication of the direction of the lines of partition
tierced in bend
tierced in fess
tierced bendwise

Word History

Etymology

French tiercé + English -ed

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“Tierced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tierced. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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