Definition of saltire in English:

saltire

noun ˈsɔːltʌɪəˈsaltʌɪə

Heraldry

1A diagonal cross as a heraldic ordinary.
〔纹章〕X形十字普通图记
Example sentencesExamples
- Grampian also gets a new logo to replace its trademark saltire.
- James himself adopted the new style of King of Great Britain and designed a new flag, incorporating the St Andrew's saltire and the St George's cross.
- He is proudly clasping his gold medal, draped in the Scottish flag and wearing an enormous blue floppy top hat emblazoned with a brilliant white saltire.
- If the red saltire had simply been placed over the white, it might have simply appeared to be a red saltire with a white border, rather than two saltires combined.
- Nicknamed The Highlander, he had already caused a stir at the Games, dyeing his hair blue and white to resemble the saltire.
1. 1.1as modifier (of a design) incorporating a motif based on a saltire cross.
  （图记）X形的
  a saltire design
  a mosaic with a saltire arrangement
  Example sentencesExamples
  The smooth concrete of the distinctly Kahnian vaults is impressed with a pattern of abstract saltire crosses created using basic rubber moulds.
  Legend has it that St Andrew was martyred by the Romans on a saltire cross at Patras in Greece.
  That was the day when he finished eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle, to steal the trophy from Colin Montgomerie, who had turned up wearing his saltire sweater, a champion in waiting.
  The new design added the red saltire cross attributed to St. Patrick for Ireland.

Derivatives

saltirewise

adverb

Heraldry

In its center is disc within a smaller wreath of laurel which contains a torch between two swords saltirewise (points up) and flanked by two mullets.
Example sentencesExamples
- The two swords crossed saltirewise represent both active and reserve forces and attest to eternal readiness.

Origin

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

Definition of saltire in US English:

saltire

noun

Heraldry

1
another term for St. Andrew's Cross
Example sentencesExamples
- He is proudly clasping his gold medal, draped in the Scottish flag and wearing an enormous blue floppy top hat emblazoned with a brilliant white saltire.
- Nicknamed The Highlander, he had already caused a stir at the Games, dyeing his hair blue and white to resemble the saltire.
- James himself adopted the new style of King of Great Britain and designed a new flag, incorporating the St Andrew's saltire and the St George's cross.
- If the red saltire had simply been placed over the white, it might have simply appeared to be a red saltire with a white border, rather than two saltires combined.
- Grampian also gets a new logo to replace its trademark saltire.
1. 1.1as modifier (of a design) incorporating a motif based on a saltire cross.
  （图记）X形的
  a saltire design
  a mosaic with a saltire arrangement
  Example sentencesExamples
  Legend has it that St Andrew was martyred by the Romans on a saltire cross at Patras in Greece.
  That was the day when he finished eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle, to steal the trophy from Colin Montgomerie, who had turned up wearing his saltire sweater, a champion in waiting.
  The smooth concrete of the distinctly Kahnian vaults is impressed with a pattern of abstract saltire crosses created using basic rubber moulds.
  The new design added the red saltire cross attributed to St. Patrick for Ireland.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French saultoir ‘stirrup cord, stile, saltire’, based on Latin saltare ‘to dance’.

单词	saltire
释义	Definition of saltire in English: saltire noun ˈsɔːltʌɪəˈsaltʌɪə Heraldry 1A diagonal cross as a heraldic ordinary. 〔纹章〕X形十字普通图记 Example sentencesExamples Grampian also gets a new logo to replace its trademark saltire. James himself adopted the new style of King of Great Britain and designed a new flag, incorporating the St Andrew's saltire and the St George's cross. He is proudly clasping his gold medal, draped in the Scottish flag and wearing an enormous blue floppy top hat emblazoned with a brilliant white saltire. If the red saltire had simply been placed over the white, it might have simply appeared to be a red saltire with a white border, rather than two saltires combined. Nicknamed The Highlander, he had already caused a stir at the Games, dyeing his hair blue and white to resemble the saltire. 1.1as modifier (of a design) incorporating a motif based on a saltire cross. （图记）X形的 a saltire design a mosaic with a saltire arrangement Example sentencesExamples The smooth concrete of the distinctly Kahnian vaults is impressed with a pattern of abstract saltire crosses created using basic rubber moulds. Legend has it that St Andrew was martyred by the Romans on a saltire cross at Patras in Greece. That was the day when he finished eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle, to steal the trophy from Colin Montgomerie, who had turned up wearing his saltire sweater, a champion in waiting. The new design added the red saltire cross attributed to St. Patrick for Ireland. Derivatives saltirewise adverb Heraldry In its center is disc within a smaller wreath of laurel which contains a torch between two swords saltirewise (points up) and flanked by two mullets. Example sentencesExamples The two swords crossed saltirewise represent both active and reserve forces and attest to eternal readiness. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French saultoir 'stirrup cord, stile, saltire', based on Latin saltare 'to dance'. Definition of saltire in US English: saltire noun Heraldry 1 another term for St. Andrew's Cross Example sentencesExamples He is proudly clasping his gold medal, draped in the Scottish flag and wearing an enormous blue floppy top hat emblazoned with a brilliant white saltire. Nicknamed The Highlander, he had already caused a stir at the Games, dyeing his hair blue and white to resemble the saltire. James himself adopted the new style of King of Great Britain and designed a new flag, incorporating the St Andrew's saltire and the St George's cross. If the red saltire had simply been placed over the white, it might have simply appeared to be a red saltire with a white border, rather than two saltires combined. Grampian also gets a new logo to replace its trademark saltire. 1.1as modifier (of a design) incorporating a motif based on a saltire cross. （图记）X形的 a saltire design a mosaic with a saltire arrangement Example sentencesExamples Legend has it that St Andrew was martyred by the Romans on a saltire cross at Patras in Greece. That was the day when he finished eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle, to steal the trophy from Colin Montgomerie, who had turned up wearing his saltire sweater, a champion in waiting. The smooth concrete of the distinctly Kahnian vaults is impressed with a pattern of abstract saltire crosses created using basic rubber moulds. The new design added the red saltire cross attributed to St. Patrick for Ireland. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French saultoir ‘stirrup cord, stile, saltire’, based on Latin saltare ‘to dance’.
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