The Latin roots of the word 'saltire'

'Saltire' is a word borrowed from Latin 'saltare'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

saltire [noun] [14th century]

A heraldic charge consisting of a cross formed by a bend and a bend sinister crossing in the center

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note: Based on Latin saltare ‘to dance'.
Etymology: Middle English 'sautire' from Anglo-French 'sautour'

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