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chevron an ornamental moulding having a zigzag pattern chevron [′shev·rən] (vertebrate zoology) The bone forming the hemal arch of a caudal vertebra. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The roof was poor and thatched; but in strange contrast to it there ran all along under the eaves a line of wooden shields, most gorgeously painted with chevron, bend, and saltire, and every heraldic device. The man who wore it had his armorial bearings embroidered on his breast in vivid colors; a chevron accompanied by a deer passant. In his hand he held a blue cricket-cap with a white chevron on the peak. |
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