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bend sinister

The correct spelling is bend sinister.

How to pronounce bend sinister

noun

Say it like: Ben-d s-ini-ste-r

The correct spelling is bend sinister. A diagonal band on a coat of arms going from top right to bottom left (as you look at it), held to indicate bastardy.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A diagonal band on a coat of arms going from top right to bottom left (as you look at it), held to indicate bastardy.

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