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bend sinister
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bend sinister
n. Heraldry
A band passing from the upper sinister corner of an escutcheon to the lower dexter corner.
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bend sinister

bend sinister
Noun
Heraldry a diagonal line across a shield, indicating a bastard line
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bend sinisterbend sinister - a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom left
ordinary - (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
stigma, stain, brand, mark - a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis


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