| 单词 | st andrew's cross |
| 释义 | > as lemmasSt. Andrew's Cross St. Andrew's Cross n. an oblique cross, or one shaped like the letter X.extracted from ˈAndrewn.St. Andrew's cross St. Andrew's cross n. orextracted from crossn.St Andrew's cross St Andrew's cross n. (with or without article) a cross in the shape of a letter X; a saltire; cf. Andrew's cross n.Earliest in St Andrew's cross-wise: in the manner of a St Andrew's cross; in the form of a letter X.St Andrew is said to have been crucified on such a cross; cf. Andrew n. and the note in the etymology at that entry.The cross is sometimes used specifically as a symbol of Scotland and Scottishness, as St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and the Scottish flag consists of a white St Andrew's cross on a blue background.extracted from St Andrewn.< as lemmas |
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