goutten.
/ɡuːt/ Heraldry.
A small drop-shaped figure (of specified tincture), used as a charge.
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a1400 Morte Arth. 3759 That bare of gowles fulle gaye, with gowces [? read gowtes] of syluere.
1838 Penny Cycl. XII. 143/2 When the field, charge or supporter is covered with goutes, or drops, it is called gutty.
1866 J. E. Cussans Gram. Heraldry 24 Gouttes, as the name implies, are drops, which, like the roundles, are distinguished by their tinctures.
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