"recursant" meaning in English

See recursant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From Latin recursans, recursantis, present participle of recursare (“to run back”), v. freq. of recurrere. See recur. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|recursans}} Latin recursans Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} recursant (not comparable)
  1. (heraldry, especially of an eagle) Having its back towards the observer. Tags: especially, not-comparable Categories (topical): Heraldry Synonyms: tergant, en arrière
    Sense id: en-recursant-en-adj-q1MzJDxf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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