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

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

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)

Then Roderick, with impatient look, From Brian's hand the symbol took: "Speed, Malise, speed!" he said, and gave 285 The crosslet to his henchman brave.

From Lady of the Lake by Moody, William Vaughn

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

Christ, again here, and henceforward always, with crosslet nimbus, has a large trowel in His hand, which He lays on the top of a half-built wall.

From Our Fathers Have Told Us Part I. The Bible of Amiens by Ruskin, John