Fess

Definition of Fess

n.

1.

(Her.) A band drawn horizontally across the center of an escutcheon, and containing in breadth the third part of it; one of the nine honorable ordinaries.

Fess point
(Her.) the exact center of the escutcheon. See Escutcheon.

Related Words

fesse, heraldry, ordinary

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