variation of the field

noun

Any of the ways (such as barry or chequy) in which a field or charge may be covered with a pattern, rather than a flat tincture or a simple division.

Meanings

nounvariation of the field (plural variations of the field)

plural variations of the field

  1. governmentAny of the ways (such as barry or chequy) in which a field or charge may be covered with a pattern, rather than a flat tincture or a simple division.
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