† subvertantadj.
Heraldry. Obsolete. rare.
Turned upside down; reversed.
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versy1572
reversed1669
invertant1688
subvertant1688
subverted1688
renversé1725
1688 R. Holme Acad. Armory ii. xiv. 340/2 Reversed, Everted, Subverted, Subvertant, or Debased: is when a thing from its proper nature and use, is turned over, or downwards.
1830 T. Robson Brit. Herald III. (at cited word) Subvertant, or Subverted, reversed, turned upside down, or contrary to their natural position.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online June 2018).
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