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A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on
an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a
serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc. |
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The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a
helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of
the wearer; hence, also, the helmet. |
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A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it,
or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a
relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4. |
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The upper curve of a horse's neck. |
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The ridge or top of a wave. |
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The summit of a hill or mountain ridge. |
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The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride;
courage. |
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The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a
roof, canopy, etc. |
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The top line of a slope or embankment. |
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To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a
crest for. |
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To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like,
waving plumes. |
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To form a crest. |
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