† ˈdiapre, a. Her. Obs.
[a. F. diapré diapered.]
= diapered 1 b.
| 1562 Leigh Armorie (1597) 93 The field Geules, a Frette engrailed Ermine. If this Fret be of mo peeces then ye here see, then altereth it from the same name, & is blazed dyapre. 1586 J. Ferne Blaz. Gentrie i. 190 A coat-armour Diapre may be charged with any thing, either quick or dead; but plants, fruits, leaues, or flowres, be aptest to occupy such coates. 1727–51 Chambers Cycl., Diapre or Diapered, in heraldry, a dividing of a field into planes, or compartments, in the manner of fret-work; and filling the same with variety of figures. |