2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Besant \Be*sant"\, n. See {Bezant}. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Bezant \Be*zant"\, n. [See {Byzant}.] 1. A gold coin of Byzantium or Constantinople, varying in weight and value, usually (those current in England) between a sovereign and a half sovereign. There were also white or silver bezants. [Written also {besant}, {byzant}, etc.] [1913 Webster] 2. (Her.) A circle in or, i. e., gold, representing the gold coin called bezant. --Burke. [1913 Webster] 3. A decoration of a flat surface, as of a band or belt, representing circular disks lapping one upon another. [1913 Webster]
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