nombril

[ nom-bril ]

noun

, Heraldry.

1. the point in an escutcheon between the middle of the base and the fess point.

nombril

/ ˈnɒmbrɪl /

noun

1. heraldry a point on a shield between the fesse point and the lowest point

Word History and Origins

Origin of nombril¹

1555–65; < French: literally, navel

Word History and Origins

Origin of nombril¹

C16: from French, literally: navel

Example Sentences

La marque de la Belcuenotte, qui a esté brulée à Besançon, estoit au dessus de sa nature, vn peu plus bas que le nombril.

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