ancrée

adjective

an·​crée

ˈaŋ‧ˌkrā

of a cross

: having the end of each arm divided into two recurving points like the flukes of an anchor

—usually used postpositively

—often distinguished from moline

Word History

Etymology

French ancré, from ancre anchor (from Latin ancora, anchora) + -é (from Latin -atus ate)

First Known Use

circa 1829, in the meaning defined above

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