An ordinary in the form of a St. Andrew's cross, formed by a bend and a bend sinister, crossing each other; also, a cross having this shape. Hence…
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释义 | society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > charge: device on shield > cross > [noun] > saltire or St. Andrew's cross (4) saltire?a1400 An ordinary in the form of a St. Andrew's cross, formed by a bend and a bend sinister, crossing each other; also, a cross having this shape. Hence… pinion1486 Heraldry. Perhaps: a saltire; a chevron. Obsolete. rare. Burgonian cross1578 Belonging to Burgundy (in any of the senses of the name). †Burgonian cross = St Andrew's Cross n. at St Andrew, n. b. Burgundian hay: = Burgundy hay… saltorel1780 (See quots.) |
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