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Couple-close

Cou′ple-closeˊ

(kŭp′’l-klōsˊ)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Couple-closes
(kŭp"’l*klō"sĕz).
1.
(Her.)
A diminutive of the chevron, containing one fourth of its surface. Couple-closes are generally borne one on each side of a chevron, and the blazoning may then be either a chevron between two couple-closes or chevron cottised.
2.
(Arch.)
A pair of rafters framed together with a tie fixed at their feet, or with a collar beam.
[Engl.]

Definition 2024


couple-close

couple-close

English

Gules, a couple-close between three annulets Or.

Noun

couple-close (plural couple-closes)

  1. (heraldry) A diminutive of the chevron, always borne in closely placed pairs.

Usage notes

Because couple-closes always appear in pairs, the plural form is more often met with than the singular. The similar chevronel may appear in groups of three or more, and is generally considered to be drawn wider than the couple-close.

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See also

  • bars gemel