noun
- plural of bezant; gold coins used in medieval Europe, originally from Byzantium
- circular gold discs used as decorative elements in heraldry
Usage: historical
Usage: heraldic
Examples
- The merchant’s purse contained several bezants from his trade with Constantinople.
- Medieval manuscripts often depicted bezants as symbols of wealth.
- The coat of arms featured three bezants arranged in a triangle.
- Bezants were highly valued currency in European markets.
- The heraldic shield displayed bezants on a field of blue.
- Traders preferred bezants for their consistent gold content.