单词 | counter-band |
释义 | † counter-bandn.2 Obsolete. Heraldry. A bend sinister (French barre). ΚΠ 1738 E. Chambers Cycl. (ed. 2) at Contre-bend The bar is called a contre-bend, or counter-band, because it cuts the shield contrary, and opposite ways. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1893; most recently modified version published online March 2021). counter-bandv. transitive. To band or form again (a disbanded army).Apparently an isolated use. ΚΠ 1648 N. Ward To Parl. at Westm. 15 An Army disbanded by Parliament, counter-banded by the people. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1893; most recently modified version published online September 2019). < n.21738v.1648 |
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