Etymology

crosslet

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Today it means: A small cross with crossed arms. Full definition →

Middle English crosselet ← Anglo-Norman croiselette
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  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromcroiselette
  2. Middle English · inherited fromcrosselet
  3. English todaycrosslet

From Middle English crosselet, from Anglo-Norman croiselette; alternatively, cross + -let.

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