PATTÉE


Meaning of PATTÉE in English

[ 'pateɪ , -ti ]

■ adjective [ postposition ] Heraldry (of a cross) having almost triangular arms, very narrow at the centre and broadening to squared ends.

Origin

C15: from Fr., from patte 'paw'.

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