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Pattee [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In heraldry, a cross small in the center, and widening to the extremities which are broad.

Pattee [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Narrow at the inner, and very broad at the other, end, or having its arms of that shape; -- said of a cross. See Illust. (8) of Cross.