browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
besant |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Besant \Be*sant"\, n. See {Bezant}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Bezant \Be*zant"\, n. [See {Byzant}.] 1. A gold coin of Byzantium or Constantinople, varying in weight and value, usually (those current in England) between a sovereign and a half sovereign. There were also white or silver bezants. [Written also {besant}, {byzant}, etc.] 2. (Her.) A circle in or i. e., gold, representing the gold coin called bezant. --Burke. 3. A decoration of a flat surface, as of a band or belt, representing circular disks lapping one upon another.
This work is licensed under a
