What does bar sinister mean?
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bar sin·is·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
bastardy, illegitimacy, bar sinisternoun
the status of being born to parents who were not married
bar sinister, bend sinisternoun
a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom left
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bar sinister
In heraldry, a bend is a band or strap running from the upper dexter (the bearer's right side and the viewer's left) corner of the shield to the lower sinister (the bearer's left side, and the viewer's right). Authorities differ as to how much of the field it should cover, ranging from one-fifth (if shown between other charges) up to one-third (if charged alone). The supposed rule that a bend should occupy a maximum of one-third of the field appears to exclude the possibility of three bends being shown together, but contrary examples exist.
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bar sinister
A bar sinister is a term used in heraldry, which is the study or creation of coats of arms. It refers to a band or stripe that runs from the top right to bottom left on a shield. Traditionally, it was used to indicate illegitimate birth or a bastard lineage. However, this symbol is not commonly used in formal heraldry and its meaning may vary across different cultures and heraldic traditions.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bar sinister in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bar sinister in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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