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1 Saint Andrew’s Cross
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2 patron saint
pa·tron 'saint nSchutzpatron(in) m(f)¿ Kultur?England, Irland, Schottland und Wales haben alle ihre eigenen patron saints - Schutzpatrone. St George von England wird am 23. April gefeiert, St Patrick von Irland am 17. März, St David von Wales am 1. März und St Andrew von Schottland wird am 30. November begangen. Der Apostel Andreas wurde an ein X-förmiges Kreuz genagelt und deshalb findet man ein weißes St Andrew's cross oder saltire auf der blauen schottischen Flagge.
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Saint Andrew's cross — Saint Saint (s[=a]nt), n. [F., fr. L. sanctus sacred, properly p. p. of sancire to render sacred by a religious act, to appoint as sacred; akin to sacer sacred. Cf. {Sacred}, {Sanctity}, {Sanctum}, {Sanctus}.] 1. A person sanctified; a holy or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saint Andrew's cross — n. an X shaped cross: see CROSS, illus … English World dictionary
saint andrew's cross — noun Usage: usually capitalized S&A Etymology: so called from the tradition that St. Andrew was crucified on a cross of this type 1. a. : a figure of a cross having the form of two intersecting oblique bars : saltire 2 b. : such a figure… … Useful english dictionary
Saint Andrew's Cross (BDSM) — The St. Andrew s Cross, Crux decussata, X cross or saltire cross, is a common sight in BDSM dungeons because of its practicality and ease of manufacture. It typically provides restraining points for ankles, wrists, and waist, and is usually… … Wikipedia
Saint Andrew's cross — noun Etymology: Saint Andrew died about A.D. 60, apostle who, according to tradition, was crucified on a cross of this type Date: 1615 a figure of a cross that has the form of two intersecting oblique bars see cross illustration … New Collegiate Dictionary
saint-andrew's-cross — (|) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun Usage: usually capitalized S&A Etymology: St. Andrew s cross : a No. American and West Indian woody plant (Ascyrum hypericoides) with petals arranged as a St. Andrew s cross … Useful english dictionary
Saint Andrew's Cross — Saint An′drew s Cross′ n. anX shaped cross … From formal English to slang
Saint Andrew's Cross — an X shaped cross. See illus. under cross. * * * … Universalium
Saint Andrew's cross — noun A figure of a cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars. Syn: saltire, crux decussata … Wiktionary
Saint Andrew's Cross — noun a white X shaped cross on a blue background …
Saint Anthony's cross — Saint Saint (s[=a]nt), n. [F., fr. L. sanctus sacred, properly p. p. of sancire to render sacred by a religious act, to appoint as sacred; akin to sacer sacred. Cf. {Sacred}, {Sanctity}, {Sanctum}, {Sanctus}.] 1. A person sanctified; a holy or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English