In heraldry, describing a cross or other charge that is pointed at the bottom, as if thrust into the ground.
From fitche + -ed, marking it as an adjective describing heraldic charges with pointed endings.
A 'fitched cross' appears on heraldic shields across Europe—it's one of the oldest graphic ways to suggest a weapon being driven home, which probably explains why warrior families loved putting it on their coats of arms.
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