Caboched

Caboched
Caboched Ca*boched", a. [F. caboche head. Cf. 1st {Cabbage}.] (Her.) Showing the full face, but nothing of the neck; -- said of the head of a beast in armorial bearing. [Written also {caboshed}.] [1913 Webster] ||

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  • caboched — /keuh bosht /, adj. caboshed. Also, caboché /kab euh shay /. * * * …   Universalium

  • caboched — variant of caboshed …   Useful english dictionary

  • caboshed — Caboched Ca*boched , a. [F. caboche head. Cf. 1st {Cabbage}.] (Her.) Showing the full face, but nothing of the neck; said of the head of a beast in armorial bearing. [Written also {caboshed}.] [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • caboshed — /keuh bosht /, adj. Heraldry. (of an animal, as a deer) shown facing forward without a neck: a stag s head caboshed. Also, cabossed /keuh bost /, caboched, caboché. [1565 75; var. of caboched, ptp. of ME caboche to behead (a deer) < AF cabocher,… …   Universalium

  • Charge (heraldry) — For a more comprehensive list, see List of heraldic charges. Shield Field Supporter Supporter Motto (Scotland) …   Wikipedia

  • The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada — Infobox Military Unit unit name=The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada caption=Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Heraldry dates=1910–present country=Canada allegiance= branch=Militia type=Line Infantry role= Light infantry size= One battalion command… …   Wikipedia

  • Cabossed — In heraldry, cabossed, or caboched, is a term used where the head of a beast is cut off behind the ears, by a section parallel to the face; or by a perpendicular section: in contrast to couping, which is done by a horizontal line, and farther… …   Wikipedia

  • ca|boshed — «kuh BOSHT», adjective. Heraldry. full faced but with no part of the neck showing on the head of an animal. Also, caboched. ╂[< past participle of obsolete caboche to cut off the head of (a deer) < Old French caboche head] …   Useful english dictionary

  • cabazed — obs. form of caboched ppl. a …   Useful english dictionary

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