jessant

English

A lion's head jessant de lys.

Etymology

From Old French gesant. Doublet of jacent.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈdʒɛsənt/

Adjective

jessant (not comparable)

1. (heraldry) Describing a charge which appears over, or covers, another charge as well as the field.
   • 1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin, published 2006, page 61:

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

Derived terms

• jessant-de-lis

 

See also

• naissant, issuant