saltire
an ordinary in the form of a cross with arms running diagonally from the dexter chief to the sinister base and from the sinister chief to the dexter base; St. Andrew's cross.
Idioms about saltire
in saltire, (of charges) arranged in the form of a saltire.
per saltire, diagonally in both directions: party per saltire.
Origin of saltire
1- Also saltier.
Words Nearby saltire
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How to use saltire in a sentence
Someone has added a small saltire to one of the wreaths, paying tribute to a shared history that was forged in battle.
Voter Intimidation Grips Scotland as It Votes on Independence | Nico Hines | September 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“One extra saltire among a sea of flags seems like a fair way to celebrate,” he said.
Andy Murray Survived Dunblane School Massacre Before Winning Wimbledon | Nico Hines | July 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe end of this desk displays a shield charged with two keys in saltire, for the see of York.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon | Cecil Walter Charles HallettFirst Master of the Household: Under his arms two batons in saltire.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-DaviesThe Precentor: Argent, on a saltire azure a fleur-de-lis or.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
The Treasurer: Gules, a saltire between four leopards' heads or.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-DaviesNeither at that moment would Lord saltire have heard her if she had.
Ravenshoe | Henry Kingsley
British Dictionary definitions for saltire
less commonly saltier
/ (ˈsɔːlˌtaɪə) /
heraldry an ordinary consisting of a diagonal cross on a shield
Origin of saltire
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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