[Heraldry] a fur surface composed of patches which are supposed to represent crutch heads; they are always alternately argent and azure, unless otherwise specially mentioned Counter potent is a fur differing from potent in the arrangement of the patches
Something that is potent is very effective and powerful. Their most potent weapon was the Exocet missile The drug is extremely potent, but causes unpleasant side effects. = powerful
Powerful, in an intellectual or moral sense; having great influence; as, potent interest; a potent argument
having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea" (of a male) able to copulate having or wielding force or authority; "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons