Crest :: Crest (n.) A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc..

Crest :: Crest (n.) The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of the wearer; hence, also, the helmet..

Crest :: Crest (n.) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4..

Crest :: Crest (n.) The upper curve of a horse's neck.

Crest :: Crest (n.) The ridge or top of a wave.

Crest :: Crest (n.) The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.

Crest :: Crest (n.) The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage..

Crest :: Crest (n.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc..

Crest :: Crest (n.) The top line of a slope or embankment.

Crest :: Crest (v. t.) To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for..

Crest :: Crest (v. t.) To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes..

Crest :: Crest (v. i.) To form a crest.

Crested :: Crested (imp. & p. p.) of Cres.

Crested :: Crested (a.) Having a crest.

Crested :: Crested (a.) Having a crest of feathers or hair upon the head.

Crested :: Crested (a.) Bearing any elevated appendage like a crest, as an elevated line or ridge, or a tuft..

Crestfallen :: Crestfallen (a.) With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed..

Crestfallen :: Crestfallen (a.) Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side; -- said of a horse..

Cresting :: Cresting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cres.

Cresting :: Cresting (n.) An ornamental finish on the top of a wall or ridge of a roof.

Crestless :: Crestless (a.) Without a crest or escutcheon; of low birth.

Firecrest :: Firecrest (n.) A small European kinglet (Regulus ignicapillus), having a bright red crest; -- called also fire-crested wren..

Goldcrest :: Goldcrest (n.) The European golden-crested kinglet (Regulus cristatus, or R. regulus); -- called also golden-crested wren, and golden wren. The name is also sometimes applied to the American golden-crested kinglet. See Kinglet..

Increst :: Increst (v. t.) To adorn with a crest.

Nape-crest :: Nape-crest (n.) An African bird of the genus Schizorhis, related to the plantain eaters..

Undercrest :: Undercrest (v. t.) To support as a crest; to bear.

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