SWASTIKA


Meaning of SWASTIKA in English

n. 1 an ancient symbol formed by an equal-armed cross with each arm continued at a right angle. 2 this with clockwise continuations as the symbol of Nazi Germany.

[ Skr. svastika f. svast¡ well-being f. s£ good + ast¡ being ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.