patonce

adjective

pa·​tonce

pəˈtän(t)s

of a heraldic cross

: having the arms concave and expanding toward 3-pointed ends similar to but less recurved than those of a cross fleury

—usually used postpositively compare fleury, paty

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of Middle French potencé having arms like a crutch, from potence crutch

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