counter-paly

Questions

What does counter-paly mean?

Paly, and then divided fesswise, so that each vertical piece is cut into two, having the colours used alternately or counterchanged.

Where does counter-paly come from?

French contre-palé, equivalent to counter- + paly.

How to pronounce counter-paly

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