- chief points

CHIEF POINTS. The Chief, or upper part of the shield contains three points, viz. The Dexter chief point ; The middle chief point ; and Sinister chief point ; as P. 1, marked A.B.C. CHILD’S HEAD, couped enwrapped about the neck with a snake. P. 36, f. 49. CHIMERA. A fabulous beast. P. 26, f. 58. (ELVN)