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单词 gyron
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Definition of gyron in English:

gyron

noun ˈdʒʌɪr(ə)nˈjīrən
Heraldry
  • A triangular ordinary formed by two lines from the edge of the shield meeting at the fess point at 45 degrees.

    〔纹章〕(顶点在纹章中心的)三角形副章

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The shield is divided into eight gyrons all meeting at the center.
    • The gyron, which is an old bearing, is seldom used singly.
    • In the gyronny of eight, the gyrons are following the main-lines, whereas in the gyronny of twelve, the gyrons do or don't follow the main-lines.
    • The ‘Or’ gyrons do not quite meet in the center, and appear almost as piles issuing radially from the edge of the field.
    • Commenters also indicate that the way they are drawn the gyrons cannot be blazoned as piles, as they are too short.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Old French giron 'gusset'.

Definition of gyron in US English:

gyron

nounˈjīrən
Heraldry
  • A triangular ordinary formed by two lines from the edge of the shield meeting at the fess point at 45 degrees.

    〔纹章〕(顶点在纹章中心的)三角形副章

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The shield is divided into eight gyrons all meeting at the center.
    • The ‘Or’ gyrons do not quite meet in the center, and appear almost as piles issuing radially from the edge of the field.
    • Commenters also indicate that the way they are drawn the gyrons cannot be blazoned as piles, as they are too short.
    • The gyron, which is an old bearing, is seldom used singly.
    • In the gyronny of eight, the gyrons are following the main-lines, whereas in the gyronny of twelve, the gyrons do or don't follow the main-lines.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Old French giron ‘gusset’.

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