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Bend Sinister
Bend sinister is a heraldic term referring to a diagonal line drawn from the top left to the bottom right of a shield, dividing it into two uneven parts. It signifies illegitimacy or questionable lineage in heraldry.
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Noun: In heraldry, a diagonal line dividing a shield into two parts, symbolizing illegitimacy or questionable lineage.
Sample Sentence: The coat of arms displayed a bend sinister, indicating a noble bloodline tainted by rumors of scandal.
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Adjective: Describing something characterized by suspicion, mistrust, or ambiguous intentions.
Sample Sentence: The politician's bend sinister smile during the interview raised doubts about his true motives.
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Verb: To deviate from a straight or normal course, either physically or metaphorically.
Sample Sentence: The river decided to bend sinister, smoothly curving around the base of the mountain.
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