sejant


se·jant

adj \ˈsē-jənt\

Definition of SEJANT

: sitting —used of a heraldic animal

Origin of SEJANT

modification of Middle French seant, present participle of seoir to sit, from Latin sedēre — more at sit
First Known Use: circa 1500

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