traversion rare.
(trəˈvɜːʃən)
[f. traverse v. on the type of a L. *tra(ns)versiōnem: cf. transversion.]
1. † a. The action of traversing or moving sideways in fencing: cf. traverse v. 5, 15 (obs.). b. The action of traversing a geometrical figure.
| 1637 Nabbes Microcosm. ii. i. C ij b, I was..bred up in Mars his Fencing-schoole: where I..learn't..Time, motion and action; progression, reversion, and traversion; blowes thrusts, falses [etc.]. 1905 Westm. Gaz. 30 Sept. 2/2 The general principles underlying this continuous traversion of figures, complete or incomplete. |
† 2. ? The transverse member of a cross. Obs.
| 1658 Sir T. Browne Gard. Cyrus i. 96 Some [crosses] being..of one single peece without traversion or transome. |