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 ]
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. 2012