depending
/dɪˈpɛn.dɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Suspended or hanging from another element, such as a shield, helmet, crest, or a badge hanging from a chain.
Adjective
Examples
Behind the shield are placed in saltire two batons representing that belonging to his office, and round the shield is placed a gold collar of SS, and a triple chain also of gold, and depending from it the proper badge of Lyon King of Arms.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “depending” mean?
Suspended or hanging from another element, such as a shield, helmet, crest, or a badge hanging from a chain.
Is “depending” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.