Definition
patonce
adjective
- (in heraldry) having the ends of the arms or limbs expanded or flared outward, like a cross with splayed ends
Usage: heraldry; also spelled 'patoncé'
Examples
- The shield displayed a patonce cross at its center.
- A patonce design features arms that widen toward the ends.
- The heraldic emblem showed a patonce cross in gold on a red field.