cross of lorraine
Definition
- Noun:
- A cross with two crossbars: A heraldic cross consisting of a vertical line intersected by two horizontal bars. The upper bar is shorter and positioned above the midpoint, while the lower bar is longer and positioned below the midpoint.
Usage
- The Cross of Lorraine is a symbol with historical and cultural significance, often associated with the Duchy of Lorraine in France, the Free French Forces during World War II, and various medical organizations.
Examples
- Noun:
- The flag featured the distinctive Cross of Lorraine.
- He wore a pendant shaped like the Cross of Lorraine.
- The monument was engraved with the Cross of Lorraine to honor the resistance fighters.
Advanced Usage
- Symbolic Use: The Cross of Lorraine is often used as a symbol of patriotism, resistance, or Christian faith in heraldry and iconography.
- The Cross of Lorraine became a powerful emblem of French resistance against occupation.
Variants and Related Words
- Patriarchal cross: A similar cross with two crossbars, though the specific proportions and historical associations of the Cross of Lorraine are distinct.
- Double cross: A general term for any cross with two crossbars.
Synonyms
- Lorraine cross: An alternative name for the same symbol.
Noun
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a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper
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