Definition of Estoile

1. n. A six-pointed star whose rays are wavy, instead of straight like those of a mullet.

Definition of Estoile

1. Noun. (heraldiccharge) A six-pointed star whose rays are wavy, as opposed to the straight lines of a mullet. ¹

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Definition of Estoile

1. in heraldry, a star with wavy points [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Estoile

estimative
estimator
estimators
estival
estivate
estivated
estivates
estivating
estivation
estivations
estivator
estivators
estivoautumnal
estoc
estocs
estoile (current term)
estoiles
estop
estoppage
estoppages
estopped
estoppel
estoppel by deed
estoppels
estopping
estops
estover
estovers
estrade
estrades

Literary usage of Estoile

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Alphabetical Dictionary of Coats of Arms Belonging to Families in Great by John Woody Papworth (1874)
"Heads Az. an estoile or ou a chief of the last three -pear's heads as the In I. ... 1 estoile and in chief cont. Crescents Az. an estoile or in chief two ..."

2. The Literature of the French Renaissance by Arthur Augustus Tilley (1904)
"Such a place we may certainly grant to the Memoires- Journaux of Pierre de L'estoile. Grandson of the distinguished jurist of the same name, ..."

3. The Royal Lineage of Our Noble and Gentle Families: Together with Their by Joseph Foster (1883)
"ARMS— Ermine, a lion rampant sa. charged with an estoile or. CREST—A parb or. MOTTO—" Tiens г la vérité." THE DESCENT OF PETER HENRY DE ..."

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