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  • adjective (Her.) Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; -- said of a cross. See Illust. 9 of cross.

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  • adjective heraldry Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; said of a cross.

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Compare French patte d'once paw of an ounce.

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