naiant
9.9
Shown horizontally, like a fish swimming across a shield
- adjective
- /ˈneɪənt/
- Specialized
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naiante
- In heraldic art, a fish shown naiant appears to be swimming across the shield.
Examples
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The family crest displayed a salmon naiant on a blue background.
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The emblem features three trout naiant as a symbol of abundance.
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The fish is naiant.
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Look at the naiant fish!
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In heraldic art, a fish shown naiant appears to be swimming across the shield.
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The emblem features three trout naiant as a symbol of abundance.
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The family crest displayed a salmon naiant on a blue background.
Surface Forms
naiant positive
Etymology
The word naiant comes from an old French word meaning 'swimming', so in heraldry it describes a fish shown horizontally as if it is swimming across the shield.
