field consisting (usually) of an even number of parts, most often six; as in the coat of the duchy of Burgundy. Analogous terms are derived from the bend sinister: per bend sinister, bendwise sinister, bendy sinister. Engouled In Spanish heraldry, bends may be engouled, or swallowed, by the heads of dragons or wolves. A famous example of this is in the Royal Bend of Castile. In national flags References Citations General and cited references Further reading External links Canadian Heraldic Authority, Public Register, with many official versions of modern coats of arms, searchable online International Heraldry & Heralds, heraldry information by James McDonald Heraldic ordinaries