Chevron

shev′ron, n. a rafter: ( her. ) the representation of two rafters of a house meeting at the top: the V-shaped band of worsted braid or gold lace worn on the sleeve of a non-commi ioned officer's coat.— adjs. Chevrone′ , Chev′roned . [Fr. chevron (Sp. cabrio ), a rafter—L. capreolus , dim. of caper , a goat.]