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Webster 1913 Edition


Enfiled

En-filed′

,
p.
Adj.
[F.
enfiler
to pierce, thread.]
(Her.)
Having some object, as the head of a man or beast, impaled upon it;
as, a sword which is said to be “
enfiled
of” the thing which it pierces
.

Definition 2024


enfiled

enfiled

English

Adjective

enfiled (not comparable)

  1. (heraldry) Having some object, such as the head of a man or beast, impaled upon it.

Usage notes

  • The piercing element is said to be "enfiled of" the thing that it pierces.