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Cross crosslet

Heraldic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

In heraldry, a cross with each of its four arms terminating in a smaller cross, symbolizing amplified faith or layered spiritual commitment.

Detailed Definition
The cross crosslet symbolizes evangelical mission or spreading faith. In literature, it may signify proclamation, zeal, or the reach of influence, adding layers of religious or moral meaning.
Example
Example in poetry:
Cross crosslets fitchy seeded the field like stars of divine order; “Each cross crosslet a prayer,” the devotional verse counted blessings; The knight bore cross crosslets as reminders of vows made at each quarter of life; Cross crosslets or on sable marked the pilgrim’s lineage in the poet’s tale.
Additional Notes
Cross crosslet features a central cross with each arm ending in a smaller cross; it symbolizes the fourfold spread of the Gospels; in poetry, it can represent layered faith or missionary zeal; it is distinct from a "crosslet," which is a small standalone cross used as a charge or mark of cadency.
Also Known As
Cross crossletty Cross crosslé
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