Meaning & use
Saint Andrew's Cross
A diagonal cross shaped like an X, traditionally symbolizing Saint Andrew and forming Scotland's national flag.
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The white Saint Andrew's Cross stands out against the blue background of the Scottish flag.
Blue diagonal bars in some historic battle flags echo the design of Saint Andrew's Cross.
A note on using this word
The design is also called a 'saltire' and appears within the Union Jack alongside the crosses of Saint George and Saint Patrick.
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saltire
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