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Definition of Pheon
1. n. A bearing representing the head of a dart or javelin, with long barbs which are engrailed on the inner edge.
Definition of Pheon
1. Noun. (heraldry) A bearing representing the head of a dart or javelin, with long barbs which are engrailed on the inner edge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pheon
1. a heraldic arrowhead [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pheon
Literary usage of Pheon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Numismatic Chronicle by Royal Numismatic Society (Great Britain) (1886)
"ROS ESD' MM pheon. 3 (varied). 42. Ofo. ... x ESD' x MM pheon. 2 varieties. 43.
... J ARGL' xZx FE' J MM pheon. Rev. ..."
2. A Glossary of Terms Used in Heraldry by Henry Gough, James Parker (1894)
"pheon, or pheon head, written also feon: the head of a dart, barbed, and engrailed
on the inner side; the broad arrow being in this respect plain. ..."
3. English Heraldry by Charles Boutell (1867)
"No. 288.—A Portcullis. No. 286.—A Pennon. No. 287.—A pheon. Pelican. Blazoned "
in her piety," when feeding her young with her own blood. Pellet. ..."
4. Descriptive Catalogue of Impressions from Ancient Scotish Seals, Royal by Henry Laing (1850)
"... a pheon. The inscription is on a scroll surrounding the design, and flowing
down each side. ... pheon ..."
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