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ˈpotented, a. Her.
[f. potent n.1 + -ed2.]
(See quots.) So ‖ potentée a.
c1828Berry Encycl. Herald. I. Gloss, Potented, or Potentée, ordinaries are so termed when the outer edges are formed into potents, differing from what is called potent counter⁓potent, which is the forming of the whole surface of the ordinary into potents and counterpotents like the fur. Ibid., Bend potentée, like the bend patée, is formed by one limb of the cross potent issuing from the sides. 1830Robson Brit. Herald III, Potented, or Potentée. 1889in Elvin Heraldry 103/2. |