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saltire

Pronunciation: /ˈsaltʌɪə, ˈsɔː-/
Definition of saltire

noun

Heraldry
  • a diagonal cross as a heraldic ordinary.
  • [as modifier] (of a design) incorporating a motif based on a saltire cross: a saltire design a mosaic with a saltire arrangement

Derivatives

saltirewise

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French saultoir 'stirrup cord, stile, saltire', based on Latin saltare 'to dance'

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