dancette

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   architecture: a molding or group of moldings arranged in a zigzag or chevron pattern

   A carved dancette ran around the arch above the doorway.

2. 2
   noun

   a zigzag or deeply indented line or figure related to the heraldic dancetté pattern

   The illustrator drew a narrow dancette across the lower edge of the shield.

An alteration of heraldic dancetté, probably from Middle French denché, 'toothed,' ultimately from Latin dens, 'tooth.' The noun names a toothlike zigzag molding.

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