In heraldry, divided into a single row of squares of alternating colors, typically used as a border or division.
From heraldic terminology, derived from Old French, a variant of 'gobonné.' This describes a specific pattern used in heraldic designs, different from 'gobonated' (which uses multiple rows).
The three heraldic terms 'gobony,' 'gobonated,' and 'gobonee' show how medieval designers were obsessive about precision—a single row of squares, multiple rows, or a bordered edge each got their own name!
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