crosslet
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of crosslet
First recorded in 1350–1400, crosslet is from the Middle English word croslet. See cross, -let
Example Sentences
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Sir Thomas de Arderne, the son of Ralph, used "a seal, bearing two trumpets, mouthpieces in base, between nine crosses crosslet in fesse, three and three, in pale S. Thome de Arderne."
From Shakespeare's Family by Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael)
Nevertheless, Rugg’s Ferry has its mark upon the Ordnance map, though not with the little crosslet denoting a church.
From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne
If a conjecture may be hazarded, I would suggest that the coat was a modification of the ancient arms of Batishull: a crosslet in saltier, between four owls.
From Notes and Queries, Number 25, April 20, 1850 by Various
It was himself! tall plume, bright armour! the very crosslet on his breast could be seen in the moonlight!
From The Lances of Lynwood by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
The arms were the three crosses crosslet and a chief or; crest, a double row of ostrich feathers out of a ducal coronet.
From Shakespeare's Family by Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael)
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