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broad arrow

/brɔːd ˈærəʊ/

Traduction: Marque distinctive britannique historique, consistant en une flèche à large pointe barbelée, utilisée pour désigner la propriété de l'État, notamment sur les uniformes des prisons, les fournitures militaires et les navires de transport de forçats aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles.

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formalbritishobsolète/brɔːd ˈærəʊ/

A historical British government mark consisting of an arrow shape with a broad barbed head, used to identify government property, particularly on prison uniforms, military supplies, and convict ships during the 18th and 19th centuries.

  • 🇫🇷Marque distinctive britannique historique, consistant en une flèche à large pointe barbelée, utilisée pour désigner la propriété de l'État, notamment sur les uniformes des prisons, les fournitures militaires et les navires de transport de forçats aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles.
  1. Government property mark C2 formal british

    A mark consisting of a broad arrow, historically used in the United Kingdom to denote government property, especially on military supplies and prison uniforms.

    • The prison uniform was stamped with the broad arrow.
    • All government-issued equipment bore the broad arrow mark.
    • The broad arrow was a symbol of royal ownership.

    🇫🇷flèche large (marque de propriété gouvernementale)

  2. Heraldic symbol C2 formal british

    A heraldic symbol resembling a broad arrowhead, used in coats of arms and official insignia.

    • The family crest featured a broad arrow on a shield.
    • The broad arrow appeared on the official documents of the crown.
    • Heraldic broad arrows were used to signify authority.

    🇫🇷flèche héraldique