nerved adjective. [nǝ:vd] E18.
[from NERVE noun + -ED².]
1. Having a nerve or nerves of a specified kind; Botany ribbed. Freq. with qualifying adjective, as strong-nerved, weak-nerved, etc. E18.

2. Heraldry. Of a leaf: having the veins detailed in a different colour from their background. E19.

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