Saint George's Cross

American  

noun

1. the Greek cross as used in the flag of Great Britain.

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Saint George's Cross British  

noun

1. a red Greek cross on a white background

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Example Sentences

Then, when they were all assembled, they entered the boats, at a sign from Marshall, took in tow the boat containing the body of the officer, with Saint George’s Cross at half-mast trailing in the water astern of her, and, having reached the other side, reverently bore the shrouded corpse to its last resting-place, lowered it into the grave, Marshall, meanwhile, reading the burial service, and covered it up with the rich brown earth.

From Project Gutenberg

Then, as the planking rapidly dried in the hot rays of the sun, the baggage which the adventurers had brought with them across the isthmus was unpacked and, as the hour of eight boomed out from the Cathedral, Saint George’s Cross was run up on the ensign staff of the galleon!

From Project Gutenberg

Where are the noble ladies, whose smiles used to give countenance to the Knights of Saint George's Cross?

From Project Gutenberg

Fear not, empress of De Walton's thoughts," answered the knight, "but believe, that if we regain together the shelter of Douglas Castle, and the safeguard of Saint George's Cross, thou may'st laugh at all.

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