fyfot

A simple fyfot is carved into the ancient stone.

Definition

Noun: A "fyfot" is a symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, resembling a swastika, often used as a decorative or heraldic device.

Usage Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Fyfot in architecture": The term is sometimes used to describe a specific type of cross pattern found in medieval church decorations or Celtic art.
  • The stone relief featured a fyfot, a common motif in pre-Christian European designs.

Variants and Related Words

• Fylfot (n): an alternative spelling of "fyfot," referring to the same symbol.
  • The fylfot is often confused with the swastika due to their visual similarity.

Synonyms

• Swastika: a similar cross symbol with bent arms, though historically distinct in cultural contexts.
• Gammadion: a cross composed of four Greek gamma letters, visually akin to the fyfot.

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