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ad·dorsed A5085450 (ə-dôrst′, ăd′ôrst′)adj. Heraldry Oriented back-to-back, as of two animals or objects. [ad- + Latin dorsum, back + -ed, on the model of French adossé, back-to-back, from past participle of adosser, to lean against, place back-to-back, from Old French : a-, to, towards (from Latin ad-) + dos, back (from Latin dorsum).]addorsed (əˈdɔːst) adjplaced back to backAddorsed
AddorsedAnimals or figures that are placed back to back and featured as decorative sculpture over doors, and in pediments, medallions, and other ornamental devices.![](file://ENCYDOPEDIA/f0006-03.jpg) ![](file://ENCYDOPEDIA/f0006-05.jpg) ![](file://ENCYDOPEDIA/f0006-06.jpg) ![](file://ENCYDOPEDIA/f0006-04.jpg) addorsed, adorsed addorsed dolphins Said of animals or figures placed back to back in decorative sculpture. |