tau cross

American  

noun

1. a T -shaped cross.

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tau cross British  

noun

1. Also called: Saint Anthony's cross.  a cross shaped like the Greek letter tau

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Etymology

Origin of tau cross

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

Example Sentences

The cross and ball, so frequently found on Egyptian figures, is a circle and the tau cross.

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest

Many varieties of small designs are also seen, including circles, diamonds, squares, and the tau cross, which is almost always present.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle

On an otherwise similar coin the compound tau cross appears.

From The Non-Christian Cross An Enquiry into the Origin and History of the Symbol Eventually Adopted as That of Our Religion by Parsons, John Denham

In the border there are frequently geometrical designs arranged between two or more stripes, and the tau cross is sometimes seen.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle

This tau cross is also called by Christians the cross of St. Anthony, and is borne on a badge in the bishop's palace at Exeter.

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest