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In [[heraldry]] the term '''sinister''' means 'left' - as far as positioning goes, towards the viewer's right. Keep in mind that heraldic directions are specified from the shieldbearer's point of view. For example, if a beast is facing towards the right, it is described as sinister. |
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Left-handed heavies are also described as "sinister swordsman". |
Left-handed heavies are also described as "sinister swordsman". |
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The opposite of ''sinister'' is ''[[dexter]]''. |
The opposite of ''sinister'' is ''[[dexter]]''. |
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Revision as of 22:26, 25 January 2005
In heraldry the term sinister means 'left' - as far as positioning goes, towards the viewer's right. Keep in mind that heraldic directions are specified from the shieldbearer's point of view. For example, if a beast is facing towards the right, it is described as sinister.
Left-handed heavies are also described as "sinister swordsman".
The opposite of sinister is dexter.
