compony

/ˈkɑmpəni/
adjective
  1. Divided into a single row of squares of alternating colors, used especially in heraldry (the design of coats of arms).
    • The knight's shield featured a compony border of blue and gold.
    • In heraldry, a compony line is made of small alternating colored squares.
    • The family crest had a compony pattern along the edge.
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