fiery cross
noun
a burning cross, the rallying symbol of ancient Scotland and later of the Highlanders in case of war; later adopted by other organizations, including the Ku Klux Klan.
Words nearby fiery cross
fier, fierce, fieri facias, fierstein, fiery, fiery cross, fiesole, fiesta, fiesta de toros, fiesta taurina, fiesta ware
Also called fire cross.
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British Dictionary definitions for fiery cross
fiery cross
noun
a burning cross, used as a symbol by the Ku Klux Klan
a wooden cross with ends charred or dipped in blood formerly used by Scottish Highlanders to summon the clans to battle
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