These are the meanings of the letters CREST when you unscramble them.
- 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 (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 (n.)
The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
- Crest (n.)
The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
- 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 (n.)
The ridge or top of a wave.
- Crest (n.)
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
- Crest (n.)
The top line of a slope or embankment.
- Crest (n.)
The upper curve of a horse's neck.
- Crest (v. i.)
To form a crest.
- Crest (v. t.)
To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
- Crest (v. t.)
To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes.