† diapreadj.
Heraldry. Obsolete.
= diapered adj. b.
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1562 G. Legh Accedens of Armory (1597) 93 The field Geules, a Frette engrailed Ermine. If this Fret be of mo peeces then ye here see, then altereth it from the same name, & is blazed dyapre.
1586 J. Ferne Blazon of Gentrie i. 190 A coat-armour Diapre may be charged with any thing, either quick or dead; but plants, fruits, leaues, or flowres, be aptest to occupy such coates.
1728 E. Chambers Cycl. Diapre, or Diaper, in Heraldry, a Dividing of a Field into Planes, or Compartiments, in the manner of Fret-work; and filling the same with Variety of Figures.
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