"countervairy" meaning in All languages combined

See countervairy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From counter- + vairy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|vairy}} counter- + vairy Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} countervairy (not comparable)
  1. (heraldry, of a field or charge, rare) Divided into a countervair pattern of two or more tinctures. Tags: not-comparable, rare Categories (topical): Heraldry Synonyms: counter-vairy, counter vairy Translations (Translations): contrevairé (French)

Alternative forms

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