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‖ Dannebrog|ˈdænəbrɒg|
Also Dane-.
[Da. Dan(n)ebrog, f. Danne-, Dane-, Danish + brog supposed to be ODa. brog, breech, cloth.]
The Danish national flag; hence, a Danish order of knighthood, founded in 1219, revived in 1671, and regulated by various later statutes; it is sometimes bestowed upon foreigners.
1708Lond. Gaz. No. 4434/2 His Majesty conferred..three white Ribbons, the Order of Dannebrog on Monsieur Plessen [etc.]. 1714Ibid. No. 5269/2 His..Majesty..made a Promotion of seven Knights of the Order of Dannebrog. 1837Penny Cycl. VIII. 401/2 The orders of knighthood are the order of the Elephant..the Danebrog order, founded in 1219, and now bestowed for eminent services. |