Dexter

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Dexter is a term used in heraldry and vexillology to refer to specific locations on a coat of arms or flag. The term is derived from the Latin word for "right", as in the direction. In heraldry, "dexter" means to the right from the viewpoint of the bearer of the shield, i.e. the bearer's proper right, to the viewer's left.

Heraldry[edit | edit source]

In heraldry, the term "dexter" refers to the right side of a coat of arms from the viewpoint of the bearer. This is opposite to the viewer's perspective, where the dexter side appears on the left. The dexter side is considered the place of greatest honor on a coat of arms. For example, in a blazon, the crest is typically located on the dexter side.

Vexillology[edit | edit source]

In vexillology, the study of flags, "dexter" refers to the flag's right side when viewed by someone standing behind the flag, as in a marching band. This is the opposite of the viewer's perspective, where the dexter side appears on the left.

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