Available Definitions:
1) n. - An ornamental finish on the top of a wall or ridge of a roof.
2) n. - 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.
3) n. - 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) n. - The upper curve of a horse's neck.
5) n. - The ridge or top of a wave.
6) n. - The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
7) n. - The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
8) n. - The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
9) n. - The top line of a slope or embankment.
10) v. t. - To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
11) v. t. - To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes.
12) v. i. - To form a crest.