countervair

noun

coun·​ter·​vair

ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ-

: a heraldic vair in which each pane stands broad edge to broad edge or point to point with one of the same tincture above or below it

Word History

Etymology

past translation of French contrevair, from contre- counter- + -vair

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!