broad arrow

noun

1. a mark in the shape of a broad arrowhead, placed upon British government property.

2. Archery.,  an arrow having an expanded head.

3. Heraldry.,  pheon.

broad arrow

noun

1. a mark shaped like a broad arrowhead designating British government property and formerly used on prison clothing

2. an arrow with a broad head

Word History and Origins

Origin of broad arrow¹

1350–1400; Middle English brod arwe