vert

/vɜrt/
noun
  1. A person who has changed from one religion, political party, or opinion to another.
    • As a vert to veganism, he had to learn new recipes.
    • She was a recent vert to the conservative party.
    • The church welcomed the new vert with open arms.
  2. In heraldry, the color green.
    • The knight's shield was vert with a gold lion.
    • The coat of arms featured a field of vert and azure.
    • Vert is one of the five traditional heraldic colors.
  3. In British law, the right to cut green wood in a forest.
    • The forester explained the rules of vert and venison.
    • The ancient charter granted vert to the local villagers.
    • Only the lord of the manor could exercise vert in the royal forest.
verb
  1. To change one's religion, political party, or opinion.
    • Many voters verted to the opposing party during the election.
    • She verted to a more sustainable lifestyle.
    • He verted to Catholicism after years of study.
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