Phrase guide

per fess

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

(Partitioned) horizontally; (especially) partitioned horizontally into two halves (formally party per fess).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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

Examples

  • per fess gules and argent; tierced per fess

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: coupé — heraldry: partitioned horizontally: party per fess
  • German: geteilt — heraldry: partitioned horizontally: party per fess
  • Italian: troncato — heraldry: partitioned horizontally: party per fess
  • Spanish: cortado — heraldry: partitioned horizontally: party per fess