'Cross potent' definitions:

Definition of 'Cross potent'

From: GCIDE
  • Potent \Po"tent\, a. [L. potens, -entis, p. pr. of posse to be able, to have power, fr. potis able, capable (akin to Skr. pati master, lord) + esse to be. See Host a landlord, Am, and cf. Despot, Podesta, Possible, Power, Puissant.]
  • 1. Producing great physical effects; forcible; powerful' efficacious; as, a potent medicine. "Harsh and potent injuries." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Moses once more his potent rod extends. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Having great authority, control, or dominion; puissant; mighty; influential; as, a potent prince. "A potent dukedom." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Most potent, grave, and reverend signiors. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Powerful, in an intellectual or moral sense; having great influence; as, potent interest; a potent argument. [1913 Webster]
  • Cross potent. (Her.) See Illust. (7) of Cross. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Powerful; mighty; puissant; strong; able; efficient; forcible; efficacious; cogent; influential. [1913 Webster]