Heraldry. Having the wings expanded: said of a bird of prey used as a bearing. Also with wings displayed: see quot. 1866.
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| 释义 | society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > heraldic representations of creatures > [adjective] > specific positions of wings (8) displayedc1450 Heraldry. Having the wings expanded: said of a bird of prey used as a bearing. Also with wings displayed: see quot. 1866. overtc1452 Heraldry. As postmodifier. Of a charge, etc.: having wings or other parts open or spread. splayeda1513 Heraldry. = displayed, adj. 2. Obsolete. close1513 Heraldry of wings. close crown n. = French couronne close: see crown, n. disclosed1610 Heraldry. Of a bird (or another winged creature): having its wings spread open and (usually) the wing tips pointing downwards. Now rare. lolling1688 Heraldry. Of a hawk: With wings hanging down. extendant1825 Heraldry. Having the wings expanded; = displayed, adj. lowered?1828 Heraldry. = abased, adj. 4. Now rare. |
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