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An Illustrated Dictionary of Words Used In Art and Archealogy. · 1883 · p. 9

(1) Arch. One of the mouldings frequently used in Norman architecture, usually called zigzag (q.v.). (2) A badge on the coat sleeve of a non-commi ioned officer. (3) Her. One of the ordinaries; the lower half of a Saltire (q.v.).