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 Crest n.
 1. 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.
    [Attack] his rising crest, and drive the serpent back.   --C. Pitt.
 2. 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.
    Stooping low his lofty crest.   --Sir W. Scott.
 And on his head there stood upright
 A crest, in token of a knight.   --Gower.
 3. Her. 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.
 4. The upper curve of a horse's neck.
    Throwing the base thong from his bending crest.   --Shak.
 5. The ridge or top of a wave.
    Like wave with crest of sparkling foam.   --Sir W. Scott.
 6. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
 7. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
 Now the time is come
 That France must vail her lofty plumed crest.   --Shak.
 8. Arch. The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
    The finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes called crests.   --Parker.
 9. Engin. The top line of a slope or embankment.
 Crest tile, a tile made to cover the ridge of a roof, fitting upon it like a saddle.
 Interior crest Fort., the highest line of the parapet.