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SALTIRE OR SALTIER

\sˈɒlta͡ɪ͡əɹ ɔː sˈɒltɪə], \sˈɒlta‍ɪ‍əɹ ɔː sˈɒltɪə], \s_ˈɒ_l_t_aɪə_ɹ ɔː s_ˈɒ_l_t_ɪ__ə]\

Definitions of SALTIRE OR SALTIER

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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(her.) A diagonal cross, also called a St. Andrew's Cross, from the belief that he suffered martyrdom on such a cross.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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