invected

adjective

in·​vect·​ed

(ˈ)in¦vektə̇d,

ənˈv-

heraldry

: edged by convex semicircles or arcs : scalloped compare engrailed

Word History

Etymology

Latin invectus (past participle of invehere to carry in, bring in) + English -ed entry 1

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