Saint Andrew's Cross

American  

noun

1. an X -shaped cross.

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Saint Andrew's Cross British  

noun

1. a diagonal cross with equal arms

2. a white diagonal cross on a blue ground

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Etymology

Origin of Saint Andrew's Cross

C18: so called because Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, is reputed to have been crucified on a cross of this shape

Example Sentences

Another popular attraction is the Saint Andrew's Cross.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2022

It was the Saint Andrew's Cross, which I made by crossing my arms.

From By the Golden Gate by Carey, Joseph

"They wear the Saint Andrew's Cross as the appendage of the collar of the Golden Fleece, my master the Duke of Burgundy's Order."

From Quentin Durward by Scott, Walter, Sir

They were all in grey—they were all yelling—the first car had a flag, the battle-flag of the Confederacy, the dear red ground, and the blue Saint Andrew's Cross and the white stars.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

I could not but recall besides a memorable incident in connection with the Saint Andrew's Cross.

From By the Golden Gate by Carey, Joseph