Meaning Of The Word Saltire

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saltire in American English
a bearing like a Saint Andrew's cross, formed by a bend and a bend sinister crossing
noun: 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

saltire in British English
noun: an ordinary consisting of a diagonal cross on a shield

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