Geneva cross

noun

1. a red Greek cross on a white background, displayed to distinguish ambulances, hospitals, and persons belonging to the Red Cross Society.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Geneva cross¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Bible, a version of the Bible with racy notes produced by English exiles at Geneva in 1560; Geneva Convention, an international agreement of 1865 providing for the neutrality of hospitals, and the security of sanitary officers, naval and military chaplains; Geneva Cross, a red cross on a white ground displayed for protection in war of persons serving in hospitals, &c.;

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When the priming coat had thoroughly dried on each panel, the painter carefully stencilled a black Geneva cross over the priming coat with lampblack in oil.

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It's marked with the Geneva cross!

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I had nothing of course but the Daly plays, so my thanks and utter abandonment of the engagement were neatly packed within the regulation ten telegraphic words, when Mr. Palmer offered me the use of his play, "The Geneva Cross," written by George Fawcett Rowe.

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On one end was painted the Geneva cross.

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