crescent

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1.The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the old or decreasing moon in a like state. [1913 Webster]

2.Anything having the shape of a crescent or new moon. [1913 Webster]

3.A representation of the increasing moon, often used as an emblem or badge; as: (a) A symbol of Artemis, or Diana. (b) The ancient symbol of Byzantium or Constantinople. Hence: (c) The emblem of the Turkish Empire, adopted after the taking of Constantinople. [1913 Webster]

The cross of our faith is replanted, The pale, dying crescent is daunted.— Campbell.[1913 Webster]

4.Any one of three orders of knighthood; the first instituted by Charles I., king of Naples and Sicily, in 1268; the second by Ren['e] of Anjou, in 1448; and the third by the Sultan Selim III., in 1801, to be conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster]

5.(Her.) The emblem of the increasing moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; -- often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants. [1913 Webster]

1.Shaped like a crescent. [1913 Webster]

Astarte, queen of heaven, with crescent horns.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.Increasing; growing. [1913 Webster]

O, I see the crescent promise of my spirit hath not set.— Tennyson.[1913 Webster]

1.To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent. [R.] --Anna Seward. [1913 Webster]

2.To adorn with crescents. [1913 Webster]