noun
- A small cross, especially one used as a heraldic charge or ornamental design.
- A cross with arms that are themselves crossed or forked at the ends.
Usage: heraldry; often used in medieval and historical contexts
Usage: heraldry; variant form of cross crosslet
Examples
- The shield displayed a crosslet in the center of its field.
- Medieval heraldry often featured the crosslet as a symbol of faith.
- The crosslet appeared frequently in the coats of arms of noble families.
- The design incorporated a small crosslet above the main emblem.
- Heraldic texts describe the crosslet as a diminutive form of the cross.