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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke