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issuant

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Issuing, emerging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Issuing or emerging from something, especially from the bottom (or a division) of the field or chief, or from an ordinary.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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adj

Meaning 3

Having only the upper half depicted, especially if because it is issuing from something (such as a division of the field). (Compare naissant.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, not-comparable

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: issant — issuing (in heraldry)
  • French: mouvant — issuing (in heraldry)
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