saltire
/sal-teer, -tahyuhr, sawl-/US // ˈsæl tɪər, -taɪər, ˈsɔl- //UK // (ˈsɔːlˌtaɪə) //
萨尔瓦特,萨尔瓦德,萨尔瓦多,沙尔瓦
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Heraldry.
- : 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.
Examples
Someone has added a small Saltire to one of the wreaths, paying tribute to a shared history that was forged in battle.
“One extra Saltire among a sea of flags seems like a fair way to celebrate,” he said.
The end of this desk displays a shield charged with two keys in saltire, for the see of York.
First Master of the Household: Under his arms two batons in saltire.
The Precentor: Argent, on a saltire azure a fleur-de-lis or.
The Treasurer: Gules, a saltire between four leopards' heads or.
Neither at that moment would Lord Saltire have heard her if she had.
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