Guardants

/ɡɑːrˈdænts/ noun

Definition

Plural of guardant; multiple heraldic animals or figures depicted in the guardant position, facing forward as if watching.

Etymology

Plural of guardant, the heraldic term. The -s suffix creates the plural in English heraldic terminology.

Kelly Says

Medieval heralds had incredibly specific rules—a lion guardant looks at you, but a lion passant doesn't—get it wrong and you'd insult a noble family!

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