counterpotent

English

noun
Definitions
  • (heraldry) A fur differing from potent in the arrangement of the patches: the T shapes are alternatingly upright and inverted, such that the broad side of each T touches the broad sides of the adjacent rows', and likewise with the pointed ends.

Etymology

Prefix from English potent (having power).

Origin

English

potent

Gloss

having power

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