(n.) A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on
an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a
serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
(n.) The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a
helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of
the wearer; hence, also, the helmet.
(n.) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it,
or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a
relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4.
(n.) The upper curve of a horse's neck.
(n.) The ridge or top of a wave.
(n.) The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
(n.) The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride;
courage.
(n.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a
roof, canopy, etc.
(n.) The top line of a slope or embankment.
(v. t.) To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a
crest for.
(v. t.) To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like,
waving plumes.
(v. i.) To form a crest.
