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6 union jack
noun(Brit.) Union Jack, der•• Cultural note:Die Nationalflagge des Vereinigten Königreichs. Sie setzt sich aus dem englischen St George's Cross, dem schottischen St Andrew's Cross und dem nordirischen St Patrick's Cross zusammen* * *( usually with the) (the national flag of the United Kingdom.) der Union Jack* * *Un·ion ˈJackn* * *2. SCHIFF → academic.ru/78438/union">union 13* * *noun(Brit.) Union Jack, der•• Cultural note:Die Nationalflagge des Vereinigten Königreichs. Sie setzt sich aus dem englischen St George's Cross, dem schottischen St Andrew's Cross und dem nordirischen St Patrick's Cross zusammen -
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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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St. Andrew's Cross — Saint Andrew s cross or Andrew Cross may refer to: Saltire, X shaped cross in heraldry and vexillology Flag of Scotland, white saltire on a blue field Saint Andrew s Cross (BDSM), X shaped cross in BDSM dungeons St. Andrew s cross (philately), an … Wikipedia
St Andrew's cross — n. an X shaped cross. * * * St Andrew s cross noun 1. A cross in the form of the letter X 2. A white cross of this type on a blue background, as borne on the banner of Scotland • • • Main Entry: ↑saint * * * St Andrew s cross 7 [St Andrew s… … Useful english 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 — 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 — (|) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷(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 — n. an X shaped cross: see CROSS, illus … English World 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
St. Andrew's Cross — noun St. Andrews Cross (or the Cross of St. Andrew) is a white saltire on a blue background. This pattern was associated with Saint Andrew from medieval times … Wiktionary
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
St Andrew’s Cross — the national flag of Scotland, consisting of an X shaped white cross on a blue background. The cross also forms part of the British Union Jack flag. St Andrew is Scotland’s national saint. Compare St George’s Cross. * * * … Universalium
Saint Andrew's Cross — an X shaped cross. See illus. under cross. * * * … Universalium