In heraldry, describing a cross or other shape that comes to a sharp point, like a stake; or resembling or relating to fitchets.
From fitchet plus the adjectival suffix '-y,' originally referring to the pointed shape of heraldic designs. May also relate to the pointed snout of the fitchet animal.
A 'fitchy cross' in heraldry looks like a stake that's been driven into the ground—medieval shield makers used it because it's visually striking and symbolizes strength and piercing power.
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