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- [sal-teer, -tahyuh r, sawl-]
- /ˈsæl tɪər, -taɪər, ˈsɔl-/
- /sˈɒltaɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sal-teer, -tahyuh r, sawl-]
- /ˈsæl tɪər, -taɪər, ˈsɔl-/
Definitions of saltire word
- noun saltire an ordinary in the form of a cross with arms running diagonally from the dexter chief to the sinister base and from the sinister chief to the dexter base; St. Andrew's cross. 1
- idioms saltire in saltire, (of charges) arranged in the form of a saltire. 1
- idioms saltire per saltire, diagonally in both directions: party per saltire. 1
- noun saltire an ordinary consisting of a diagonal cross on a shield 0
- noun saltire a bearing like a Saint Andrew's cross, formed by a bend and a bend sinister crossing 0
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Origin of saltire
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English sawtire < Middle French sautoir crossed jumping bar < Medieval Latin saltātōrium something pertaining to jumping; see saltant, -tory2
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Parts of speech for Saltire
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determiner
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saltire popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
saltire usage trend in Literature
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- what does saltire mean?
- what is a saltire?
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