a. [ad. F. formé: see FORMÉ.]

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  1.  Her. Of a cross: = PATTÉE.

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1562.  Legh, Armorie, 56 b. He beareth Azure, a crosse formye vecked Argent. Ibid., 57 b. A Crosse formie Sable.

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1889.  Elvin, Dict. Her., Formy, a cross pattée.

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  † 2.  Of the fæces: = FIGURATE A. 2 a. Obs.

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1576.  Turberv., Venerie, 66. From midde July untill the ende of August they make theyr fewmishing altogether formie, great, long, knottie, well knodde, anoynted, aud gilded.

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