PATONCE

Etymology

Adjective

patonce (not comparable)

(heraldry) Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; said of a cross.

Noun

patonce (plural patonces)

(heraldry) A cross whose four arms expand in curves from the centre, with floriated ends.

Anagrams

• caponet, potance

Source: Wiktionary

Pa*tonce", a. Etym: [Cf. F. patte d'once paw of an ounce.] (Her.)

Definition: Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; - - said of a cross. See Illust. 9 of Cross.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition