crosslet

[kraws-lit, kros-]

noun

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

Origin of crosslet

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

Related formscross·let·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for crosslet

Historical Examples of crosslet

The first crosslet is charged with an annulet, probably as a mark of cadency.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
Scott of Congerhurst in Kent bore “Silver a crosslet fitchy sable.”
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3
Various
Tudor Rose2 Crosses crosslet in two upper quarters, Balderstone.
English Heraldic Book-stamps
Cyril Davenport

British Dictionary definitions for crosslet

crosslet

cross crosslet

noun

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

Word Origin for crosslet

C16 croslet a little cross

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