Aversant

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Turned to show the back: said of a hand (or gauntlet). not-comparable
"[...] bore, sable three sinister gauntlets aversant [...]"

Synonyms

averse dorsed dorsed

Antonyms

Example

"[...] bore, sable three sinister gauntlets aversant [...]"

Etymology

From Latin āversantem, from āversāns.

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