tierced

adjective

ˈti(ə)rst,

ˈtiəst

heraldry

: divided into three parts of different tinctures or bearing different coats of arms

—followed usually by an indication of the direction of the lines of partition

tierced in bend

tierced in fess

tierced bendwise

Word History

Etymology

French tiercé + English -ed

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