Defn: Having a crest of feathers or hair upon the head. "The crested bird." Dryden.
3. (Bott.)
Defn: Bearing any elevated appendage like a crest, as an elevated line or ridge, or a tuft. Gray.
CRESTFALLEN
Crest"fall`en (-fl`'n), a.
1. With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed. Let it make thee crestfullen; Ay, and allay this thy abortive pride. Shak.
2. Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side; — said of a horse.
CRESTING
Crest"ing, n. (Arch.)
Defn: An ornamental finish on the top of a wall or ridge of a roof.
CRESTLESS
Crest"less, a.
Defn: Without a crest or escutcheon; of low birth. "Crestless yeomen." Shak.