Patonce

Patonce
Patonce Pa*tonce" (p[.a]*t[o^]ns"), a. [Cf. F. patte d'once paw of an ounce.] (Her.) Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; -- said of a cross. See Illust. 9 of {Cross}. [1913 Webster]

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