What does "jessant" mean?

Describing a charge which appears over, or covers, another charge as well as the field.

What is a synonym for "jessant"?

Common synonyms include: naissant.

//ˈdʒɛsənt// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Describing a charge which appears over, or covers, another charge as well as the field. not-comparable
"That night she finds a locket on her pillow. Gold, in the shape of a heart, Cupids jessant round the perimeter."

"That night she finds a locket on her pillow. Gold, in the shape of a heart, Cupids jessant round the perimeter."

From Old French gesant. Doublet of jacent.

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