[MR] Heraldic Word of the day

[Jim Looper]

Sejant (from Middle French seant) : animal/creature is seated with forelegs down and together. Tail is up by default if it has one. 

Lucien's Digest Version: Think of an obedient dog when commanded to "sit". 

Image: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lion_Sejant.svg 



Sejant erect:  animal/creature is seated, but has forelegs off ground as if attacking. Tail is still up. 

Lucien's Digest Version: Think of a kitten when sitting and offered something to bat around. 

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lion_Sejant_Erect.svg