Definitions
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- adjective (Her.) Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; -- said of a cross. See
Illust. 9 ofcross .
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- adjective heraldry Having the arms growing broader and
floriated toward the end; said of across .
Etymologies
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Compare French patte d'once paw of an ounce.
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Examples
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Sable, a cross _patonce_ or, belongs to Lascelles.
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The extremities of the cross are of a slightly patonce form.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The Cross _Patonce_ (H. 3), -- _Gu., a Cross patonce arg.
The Handbook to English Heraldry Charles Boutell 1844
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"Whose arms," said Master Michael, "I have seen over a stone chimney in the hall, -- a cross patonce betwixt four martlets."
Kenilworth Walter Scott 1801
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