broad arrow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a metal arrowhead, comprising a tang and two barbs meeting at a point; used traditionally in heraldry, and later by the British government to mark government property and convict uniforms.
  2. An arrow fitted with this arrowhead.

Word forms

broad arrow broad arrows

Etymology

From Middle English brodarwe, brode arewe, brood arowe.

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