crosslet

American  

[kraws-lit, kros-] / ˈkrɔs lɪt, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

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

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crosslet British  

/ ˈkrɒslɪt /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• crossleted adjective

Etymology

Origin of crosslet

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

Example Sentences

Scott of Congerhurst in Kent bore “Silver a crosslet fitchy sable.”

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

The crosslet, cross botonny or cross crosletted, is a cross whose limbs, of even breadth, end as trefoils or treble buds.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

On the side nearest the rock is a splayed opening ending outwardly in a crosslet large enough for three or four men to use at the same time.

From Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine by Barker, Edward Harrison

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

Nevertheless, Rugg's Ferry has its mark upon the Ordnance map, though not with the little crosslet denoting a church.

From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne