goutte

Definition

A charge in the form of a teardrop shape, originally with wavy sides, but now often with straight sides.

Etymology

From Middle English goute, from Old French goutte, goute, gote, from Latin gutta (“drop”). Doublet of gout and gutta.

Example Sentences

• "Per fesse nebuly chequy azure and or, each of the last charged with a goutte of the first, and sable, in base five estoiles, four and one of the second, all within a bordure argent, charged with eight crosses couped gules."