saltire

IPA: sˈɔɫtaɪr

(heraldry) An ordinary (geometric design) in the shape of an X. It usually occupies the entire field in which it is placed.
The Saint Andrew's cross, the flag of Scotland.
The Saint Patrick's Cross, the pre 1922 flag of Ireland.

Examples of "saltire" in Sentences

"The saltire is our flag as much as anybody else's.
It isn't the saltire itself that's disturbing about this image.
This year, more than ever before, it is the saltire he has to bear.
The flag of Scotland is known as the saltire pictured below or St. Andrews Cross.
The flag of Scotland is known as the saltire pictured below or St. Andrews Cross. thistle.
And the saltire was regared as somwhere between the Swastika and the Confederate flag as a fashion icon.
Doing their bit were Allan Rennie and Sarah O'Callaghan, a saltire over their knees and a late-morning Pimms in hand.
Scottish Labour is reclaiming the saltire, I think no bad thing, a sign how the "centre" has moved in the direction of nationalism.
He has enjoyed many a dinner at Balmoral Castle and was invited to the royal wedding, unlike Gordon Brown or Tony Blair he wore a saltire tie.