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Webster 1913 Edition

Counterpassant

Coun′ter-pasˊsant

(-p?s′sant)

,

Adj.

[

Counter-

+

passant

: cf. F.

contrepassant

.]

(Her.)

Passant in opposite directions; – said of two animals.

Webster 1828 Edition

Counterpassant

COUNTERPASSANT

,

Adj.

[counter and passant.] In heraldry, is when two lions in a coat of arms are represented as going contrary ways.