crested

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɛstɪd/

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• Rhymes: -ɛstɪd

crested (not comparable)

1. Having a crest, or ornamental tuft (on an animal) or plume (on a helmet).
2. Having a heraldic crest, badge, shield-like emblem, etc.
   • 1936, F.J. Thwaites, chapter XIII, in The Redemption, Sydney: H. John Edwards, published 1940, page 135:

     In great confusion, Gordon accepted the letter, broke its small crested seal, and began reading the neat back-hand scrawl.

crested

1. simple past and past participle of crest

crested (plural cresteds)

1. Any of various creatures having a crest.
   • 2000, Fancy Fowl, volumes 20-21:

     Fourth, impure cresteds (with one of each alleles) will produce the crests on the heads of live birds, and it is these birds which are exhibited as Balis or Crested Ducks.

   • 2005, Country Life, volume 199, page 161:

     Although the cresteds were the least numerous of the trio, they were certainly not uncommon.