/sal"tir, -tuyeur, sawl"-/ , n. Heraldry.
1. an ordinary in the form of a cross with arms running diagonally from the dexter chief to the sinister base and from the sinister chief to the dexter base; St. Andrew's cross.
2. in saltire , (of charges) arranged in the form of a saltire.
3. per saltire , diagonally in both directions: party per saltire.
Also, saltier .
[ 1350-1400; ME sawtire sautoir crossed jumping bar saltatorium something pertaining to jumping; see SALTANT, -TORY 2 ]