vair ancient

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noun

: a heraldic vair consisting of horizontal bands each of which is divided per fess wavy argent and azure unless other tinctures are specified

vair ancient

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adjective

: of the heraldic vair ancient

Word History

Etymology

Noun

partial translation of French vair ancien

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