Definition of Saltirewise. Meaning of Saltirewise. Synonyms of Saltirewise

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Definition of Saltirewise

Saltirewise
Saltirewise Sal"tire*wise`, adv. (Her.) In the manner of a saltire; -- said especially of the blazoning of a shield divided by two lines drawn in the direction of a bend and a bend sinister, and crossing at the center.

Meaning of Saltirewise from wikipedia

- Jamaica and on seals, and as a heraldic charge in coats of arms. The term saltirewise or in saltire refers to heraldic charges arranged as a diagonal cross...
- a chief also of the second a pale of the first thereon eight arrows saltirewise banded also of the third, between on the dexter side three bendlets enhanced...
- Arms of Bodley: Argent, five martlets saltirewise sable on a chief azure three ducal crowns or...
- resting the sinister hand on an escutcheon Azure charged with two keys saltirewise Or. Escutcheon Argent on a chevron Azure between in chief two demi-unicorns...
- shield is a Sword and Spear, both pointing upwards and both crossed saltirewise. Flanking the shield and issuing from the scroll on either side are two...
- 15th century (Beyeren Armorial p. 107) of gules two swords inverted saltirewise argent and or. In addition, the muni****l coat of arms shows the comital...
- Azure and Argent in chief a Naval Crown between two Laurel Branches saltirewise Or in base the Frame of a Vessel proper, that of the sinister Sable charged...
- between two branches of hawthorn Proper. Escutcheon Vert the sails of a windmill saltirewise between four crosses bottonee Argent. Motto Molire Molendo...
- semy of Thistles ensigned on the top with an Imperial Crown Or placed saltirewise being the insignia of the office of Great Marischal of Scotland. Supporters...
- height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a cross pendal saltirewise Argent. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Silver tripartite...