(Heraldry)a diagonal cross as a heraldic ordinary (纹章) X形十字普通图记 ■[as modifier](of a design) incorporating a motif based on such a diagonal cross (图记)X形的
in saltire
arranged in the shape of this
派生 saltirewise adverb 语源
late Middle English: from Old French saultoir 'stirrup cord, stile, saltire', based on Latin saltare 'to dance'