patonce

adj, noun — 2 senses

patonce

adj

Etymology Compare French patte d'once (“paw of an ounce”).

1

Government, Heraldry, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Monarchy, Nobility, Politics Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; said of a cross.

patonce

noun

Etymology Compare French patte d'once (“paw of an ounce”).

1

Government, Heraldry, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Monarchy, Nobility, Politics A cross whose four arms expand in curves from the centre, with floriated ends.

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