In heraldry, an ordinary is described as quadrate (or more fully nowy quadrate) when it has a square central boss. Only certain ordinaries are usually shown quadrate: the cross, the pale, and the fess – but not, for example, a bordure or chevron. A saltire quadrate has the square lozengeways: External links Former arms of Freebridge Lynn Rural District Council, showing a cross quadrate. Former arms of Cannock Urban District Council, showing a cross potent quadrate. Heraldic charges Heraldic ordinaries