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‖ triquetra|traɪˈkwɛtrə, -ˈkwiːtrə|
[L., fem. of triquetrus: see Walde.]
†a. A triangle. Obs.
b. An ornament of triangular shape, formed of three interlaced arcs or lobes. Also attrib.
1586J. Ferne Blaz. Gentrie 48 A coate-armor, wherin something would be borne resemblant somewhat to the signes of that art [heraldry], as Circles, Spheres, Triquetras, Pyramides, &c. 1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Triquetra, a Triangle, or three-cornered Figure. 1845Petrie Round Towers Irel. ii. iii. 323 That curious triangular figure, known among medallists by the name of triquetra..formed by the ingenious interlacing of a single cord or line. 1887J. R. Allen Early Chr. Symbolism 111 The foot [of the Irish Cross] is finished off..with a triangular point and a triquetra knot. |