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endorse

/ɪnˈdɔːs/noun

In heraldry, a narrow vertical stripe, a smaller version of the pale, usually shown in pairs on both sides of one.

Example sentence

  • The coat of arms shows a red pale with a gold endorse on either side.

The heraldry sense is a curiosity; in living English you endorse candidates, products, or checks, meaning to back publicly or sign over.

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