Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cross with two crossbars: A heraldic cross consisting of a vertical line intersected by two horizontal bars. The upper bar is shorter and positioned above the midpoint, while the lower bar is longer and positioned below the midpoint.

Usage

• The Cross of Lorraine is a symbol with historical and cultural significance, often associated with the Duchy of Lorraine in France, the Free French Forces during World War II, and various medical organizations.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The flag featured the distinctive Cross of Lorraine.
  • He wore a pendant shaped like the Cross of Lorraine.
  • The monument was engraved with the Cross of Lorraine to honor the resistance fighters.

Advanced Usage

• Symbolic Use: The Cross of Lorraine is often used as a symbol of patriotism, resistance, or Christian faith in heraldry and iconography.
  • The Cross of Lorraine became a powerful emblem of French resistance against occupation.

Variants and Related Words

• Patriarchal cross: A similar cross with two crossbars, though the specific proportions and historical associations of the Cross of Lorraine are distinct.
• Double cross: A general term for any cross with two crossbars.

Synonyms

• Lorraine cross: An alternative name for the same symbol.

Noun

1. a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper