What does Oriflamme mean?
Definitions for Oriflamme
ˈɔr əˌflæm, ˈɒr-ori·flamme
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Princeton's WordNet
oriflammenoun
an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
oriflammenoun
a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
Wiktionary
oriflammenoun
The red silk banner of St Denis, which the abbot of St Denis gave to French kings as they rode to war.
oriflammenoun
Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.
oriflammenoun
Something resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object.
Etymology: From oriflambe, oriflamme, from auriflamma, from aurum + flamma.
Wikipedia
Oriflamme
The Oriflamme (from Latin aurea flamma, "golden flame"), a pointed, blood-red banner flown from a gilded lance, was the battle standard of the King of France in the Middle Ages. The oriflamme originated as the sacred banner of the Abbey of St. Denis, a monastery near Paris. When the oriflamme was raised in battle by the French royalty during the Middle Ages, most notably during the Hundred Years War, no prisoners were to be taken until it was lowered. Through that tactic, they hoped to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy, especially the nobles, who could usually expect to be taken alive for ransom during such military encounters.In French, the term oriflamme has come to mean any banner with pointed ends by association with the form of the original.
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oriflamme
An oriflamme is a highly symbolic flag or banner, originally associated with the French monarchy, that was used as a rallying point in battle. The term is derived from the Latin words for gold (aurum) and flame (flamma), signifying the bright red or gold color of the banner. The oriflamme has also come to represent any ideal that serves as a motivation or guide.
Wikidata
Oriflamme
The Oriflamme was the battle standard of the King of France in the Middle Ages. It was originally the sacred banner of the Abbey of St. Denis, a monastery near Paris. In French, the term "oriflamme" has come to mean any banner with pointed ends; by association with the form of the original.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Oriflamme
or′i-flam, n. a little banner of red silk split into many points, borne on a gilt staff—the ancient royal standard of France. [Fr.,—Low L. auriflamma—L. aurum, gold, flamma, a flame.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
oriflamme
The banner of St. Dennis; but the term is often applied to the flags of any French commander-in-chief.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
oriflamme
A banner which originally belonged to the abbey of St. Denis, and was borne by the counts of Vexin, patrons of that church, but which, after the country of Vexin fell into the hands of the French crown, became the principal banner of the kingdom. It was charged with a saltire wavy or, with rays issuing from the centre crossways. In later times the oriflamme became the insignia of the French infantry. The name seems also to have been given to other flags; the oriflamme borne at Agincourt was an oblong red flag split into five parts.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Oriflamme in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Oriflamme in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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