Literature Reference: 风前略横阵,紫髯分两傍。—— 《郡斋独酌》 Before the wind, the formation slightly stretches, with purple beards on both sides. Source from 'Junzhai Duliao'.
略: Omit; simplify.
横: Horizontal or vertical, it's all the same. Opposed to "longitudinal."
Meaning: Slightly stretching the formation before the wind, with purple beards on both sides, symbolizing bravery and dignity.