Engrailing

/ɪnˈɡreɪlɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or act of creating engrailed edges, or the pattern of small curved notches itself.

Etymology

Present participle of 'engrail.' The noun form describing both the action and the resulting decorative pattern used extensively in heraldic art.

Kelly Says

Medieval heraldic craftsmen developed engrailing as a signature technique—it's like how modern designers use specific fonts or filters to create a recognizable style, except it was done entirely by hand.

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