saltire
noun
sal·tire
ˈsȯl-ˌtī(-ə)r 
ˈsal-
: a heraldic charge consisting of a cross formed by a bend and a bend sinister crossing in the center
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Usain Bolt, Veronica Campbell Brown, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce have all been draped in the saltire as individual Olympic champions, in addition to two men’s and two women’s titles in the 4x100m relays.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
That saltire honors Charlotte’s Scottish roots, while blue and white are symbols of tradition, trust and unity.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
However, some believe its addition was based on the saltire in the Confederate battle flag.
—Olivia Munson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
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, 19 June 2019
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
That saltire honors Charlotte’s Scottish roots, while blue and white are symbols of tradition, trust and unity.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
However, some believe its addition was based on the saltire in the Confederate battle flag.
—Olivia Munson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
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, 19 June 2019
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“Saltire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltire. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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