English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Chevron

Chevron (n.)

One of the nine honorable ordinaries, consisting of two broad bands of the width of the bar, issuing, respectively from the dexter and sinister bases of the field and conjoined at its center.

Chevron (n.)

A distinguishing mark, above the elbow, on the sleeve of a non-commissioned officer's coat.

Chevron (n.)

A zigzag molding, or group of moldings, common in Norman architecture.