Latin cross
noun
: a figure of a cross having a long upright shaft and a shorter crossbar traversing it above the middle see cross illustration
Word History
First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined above
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“Latin cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latin%20cross. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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