Associations to the word «Saltire»

Wiktionary

SALTIRE, noun. (heraldiccharge) An ordinary (geometric design) in the shape of an X. It usually occupies the entire field in which it is placed.
SALTIRE, noun. The Saint Andrew's cross, the flag of Scotland

Dictionary definition

SALTIRE, noun. A cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length.

Wise words

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