-bezant-

n. [ See Byzant. ] 1. A gold coin of Byzantium or Constantinople, varying in weight and value, usually (those current in England) between a sovereign and a half sovereign. There were also white or silver bezants. [ Written also besant, byzant, etc. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Her.) A circle in or, i. e., gold, representing the gold coin called bezant. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A decoration of a flat surface, as of a band or belt, representing circular disks lapping one upon another. [ 1913 Webster ]