{Estoile of eight points}, a star which has four straight and
four wavy rays.
{Estoile of four points}. Same as {Cross estoil['e]}, under {Cross}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Estoile of four points — Estoile Es toile , n. [OF.] (Her.) A six pointed star whose rays are wavy, instead of straight like those of a mullet. [Written also {[ e]toile}.] [1913 Webster] {Estoile of eight points}, a star which has four straight and four wavy rays.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Estoile — Es toile , n. [OF.] (Her.) A six pointed star whose rays are wavy, instead of straight like those of a mullet. [Written also {[ e]toile}.] [1913 Webster] {Estoile of eight points}, a star which has four straight and four wavy rays. {Estoile of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
'etoile — Estoile Es toile , n. [OF.] (Her.) A six pointed star whose rays are wavy, instead of straight like those of a mullet. [Written also {[ e]toile}.] [1913 Webster] {Estoile of eight points}, a star which has four straight and four wavy rays.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Star (heraldry) — 1545 depiction of the flag of the city of Maastricht (gules, a six pointed mullet, argent) In heraldry, the term star may refer to any star shaped charge with any number of rays, which may appear straight or wavy, and may or may not be pierced.… … Wikipedia
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