crosslet

[ kraws-lit, kros- ]

noun

1. a small cross, as one used as a heraldic charge.

crosslet

/ ˈkrɒslɪt /

noun

1. heraldry a cross having a smaller cross near the end of each arm

Other Words From

• crosslet·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosslet¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, crosslet is from the Middle English word croslet. See cross, -let

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosslet¹

C16 croslet a little cross

Example Sentences

The first crosslet is charged with an annulet, probably as a mark of cadency.

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The Countess is habited in an heraldic mantle of crosses crosslet.

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The "cross crosslet" is formed of four Latin or Passion crosses placed foot to foot.

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Only the eldest sons bore the Chevron chequy, the rest of the family bore the Beauchamp crosses crosslet.

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Chester, 1372, is preserved in the British Museum, and bears three crosses crosslet and a chief Arderne.

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