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Vocabulary Entry
saltire
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A heraldic symbol resembling a diagonal cross.
Example Sentences
"The Scottish flag features a white saltire on a blue background."
"The knight's shield was adorned with a bright red saltire."
"Many countries use a saltire in their national emblems."
V
verb
To mark with a saltire.
Example Sentences
"The craftsman decided to saltire the design on the shield."
"You can saltire the canvas to create a unique artistic effect."
"They will saltire the plot of land as part of the boundary marking."