The Collaborative International Dictionary
Patt'e \Pat`t['e]"\, Pattee \Pat*tee"\, a. [F. patt['e], fem. patt['e]e, fr. patte paw, foot. Cf. Patten.] (Her.) 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. [Written also pat['e], patee.]
Wiktionary
a. (context heraldry English) (alternative form of patté English)
Usage examples of "pattee".
It consisted of a solid gold cross pattee in a silver frame, surmounted by a cluster of oak leaves under crossed swords studded with real diamonds.
There were awards for achievement in culture and science, in sports, and one even for motherhood: the Mother's Cross of Honor, a blue-enameled cross pattee outlined in silver, the centerpiece a goshawk set upon a Greek shield edged with the words in gold, "Honor Cross of the Kingdom Mother.
There were awards for achievement in culture and science, in sports, and one even for motherhood: the Mother’s Cross of Honor, a blue-enameled cross pattee outlined in silver, the centerpiece a goshawk set upon a Greek shield edged with the words in gold, “Honor Cross of the Kingdom Mother.
Once she had awakened from sleep, hearing something by her tent entrance, only to realize that Pattée was quietly visiting Faro.
One of them, Xylina was relieved to see, was Pattée, sadly bedraggled but whole.
I researched to ascertain what type it is, and concluded that it is of the general description known as pattée: that is, widening in the arms, in the manner of paws.
Further research satisfied me that the cross is actually of another description, clechée, meaning like an ancient key, but I decided to let Pattée the character be.