SALTIRE


Meaning of SALTIRE in English

[ 'saltʌɪə , 'sɔ:- ]

■ noun Heraldry a diagonal cross as a heraldic ordinary.

Derivatives

~wise adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. saultoir 'stirrup cord, stile, ~', based on L. saltare 'to dance'.

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