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pattée

/ ˈpæteɪ; ˈpætɪ /

adjective

  1. often postpositive (of a cross) having triangular arms widening outwards

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pattée1

from French patte paw

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Example Sentences

The crosses pattée were first used as the seal for foreign affairs of Henry VI.

It was also called Croix cramponnée, Croix pattée, Croix à crochet.

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