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1. (n.) oriflamme
the red banner of St. Denis, near Paris.
2. oriflamme
any ensign, banner, or standard that serves as a rallying point or symbol.
Etymology: (1425–75; late ME oriflam < MF oriflamme, OF, =orie golden +flammeflame)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) oriflamme
an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
2. (noun) oriflamme
a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. oriflamme
the ancient banner of the kings of France, borne before them as they marched to war; it was a red flag mounted on a gilded staff, was originally the banner of the abbey of St. Denis, and first assumed as the royal standard by Louis VI. as he marched at the head of his army against the Emperor Henry V. in 1124, but one hears no more of it after the battle of Agincourt in 1415, much as it was at one time regarded as the banner of the very Lord of Hosts.
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