a. [CROSS- 11.] Having a hilt that forms a cross with the blade and handle.
1661. Evelyn, Tyrannus, 26–7. I … had rather see a glittering stone to hasp it there, than the long cross hilted knots now worn.
1878. B. Taylor, Deukalion, II. iii. 68. Cross-hilted swords.
