ppl. a. Her. Of a cross: Having the extremities cleft and terminated (orig.) in the heads of serpents, (subseq.) of eagles, lions or other animals.

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1678.  R. Holme, Armory, I. v. § 90. He beareth Gules a Cross Anserated, Argent.

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1859.  Worcester, Anserated cross.

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