Fylfots

/ˈfɪlfoʊts/ noun

Definition

Plural of fylfot; multiple swastika or cross-shaped decorative figures used in heraldry and design.

Etymology

Simple plural formation from fylfot, maintaining the Middle English term's structure when referring to multiple instances of the symbol.

Kelly Says

Medieval manuscripts often featured rows of fylfots as border decorations, showing how this symbol was beloved by Christian monks and artists who had no awareness of its ancient Hindu roots or later tragic associations.

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