Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fesse

noun

/fɛs/

Definition

A horizontal band or stripe across a shield or as an emblem on armory.

Examples

The coat of arms featured a bold fesse in the center, symbolizing strength.
During the tournament, the knight displayed his family’s fesse proudly on his shield.
Heraldic fesses can come in various colors, each representing different attributes.

Meaning

In heraldry, a fesse is a charge that consists of a horizontal band that is placed across the center of a shield, usually representing a family or clan.