oriflamme

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war in the Middle Ages.

   “The white banner with the golden lilies of France has been unfurled. The oriflamme has been presented to the virginal bride who stands before the altar in the forest chapel.”

2. isim Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.

   “And be your oriflamme to-day the helmet of Navarre.”

3. isim Something resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object.

   “On the other side Mailey's yellow beard flamed like an oriflamme.”