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单词 fire cross
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Definition of fire cross in English:

fire cross

noun ˈfʌɪə krɒs
historical
  • A piece of wood, charred and dipped in blood, used among Scottish clans as a signal to summon men to arms.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Acts of Lords of Council in Civil Causes. From fire + cross.

 
 

Definition of fire cross in US English:

fire cross

nounˈfʌɪə krɒs
historical
  • A piece of wood, charred and dipped in blood, used among Scottish clans as a signal to summon men to arms.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Acts of Lords of Council in Civil Causes. From fire + cross.

 
 
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