issuant

issuant [ish-oo-uh nt] ExamplesWord Origin adjective

1. Heraldry. (of a beast) represented with the body erect and only the forepart visible: a lion issuant.

Origin of issuant First recorded in 1600–10; issue + -ant Related formsun·is·su·ant, adjective Examples from the Web for issuant Historical Examples of issuant

A fabulous eagle, always represented as issuant from flames.

The Handbook to English Heraldry

Charles Boutell

Equivalent to Issuant, but applied only to living creatures.

The Handbook to English Heraldry

Charles Boutell

British Dictionary definitions for issuant issuant adjective

1. heraldry emerging or issuing