SALTIRE


Meaning of SALTIRE in English

n. Heraldry an ordinary formed by a bend and a bend sinister crossing like a St Andrew's cross. øin saltire arranged in this way. øøsaltirewise adv. [ME f. OF sau(l)toir etc. stirrup-cord, stile, saltire, f. med.L saltatorium (as SALTATION)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.