- Interior crest
- Crest Crest (kr[e^]st), n. [OF. creste, F. cr[^e]te, L.
crista.]
1. 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. --Darwin.
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[Attack] his rising crest, and drive the serpent back. --C. Pitt. [1913 Webster]
2. 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. [1913 Webster]
Stooping low his lofty crest. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
And on his head there stood upright A crest, in token of a knight. --Gower. [1913 Webster]
3. (Her.) 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. [1913 Webster]
4. The upper curve of a horse's neck. [1913 Webster]
Throwing the base thong from his bending crest. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
5. The ridge or top of a wave. [1913 Webster]
Like wave with crest of sparkling foam. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
6. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge. [1913 Webster]
7. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage. [1913 Webster]
Now the time is come That France must vail her lofty plumed crest. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
8. (Arch.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc. [1913 Webster]
The finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes called crests. --Parker. [1913 Webster]
9. (Engin.) The top line of a slope or embankment. [1913 Webster]
{Crest tile}, a tile made to cover the ridge of a roof, fitting upon it like a saddle.
{Interior crest} (Fort.), the highest line of the parapet. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
