| 释义 |
pa·tonce
\pəˈtän(t)s\ adjective
Etymology: probably modification of Middle French potencé having arms like a crutch, from potence crutch — more at potence
of a heraldic cross : having the arms concave and expanding toward 3-pointed ends similar to but less recurved than those of a cross fleury — usually used postpositively; compare fleury, paty; see cross illustration |