saltire

noun

sal·tire | \ ˈsȯl-ˌtī(-ə)r

How to pronounce saltire (audio)

, ˈsal- \

Definition of saltire

: a heraldic charge consisting of a cross formed by a bend and a bend sinister crossing in the center

Examples of saltire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Before the results were announced, musicians played bagpipes to a saltire-waving crowd; the next day, unionists clashed with independence supporters, the former firing a flare, which led to violence and arrests. — Rebecca Nathanson, Harper's magazine, "English Referendums and Scotch Voters," 19 June 2019

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“Saltire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltire. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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