FIERYCROSS, FIRECROSS
\fˈi͡əɹɪkɹˌɒs], \fˈiəɹɪkɹˌɒs], \f_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ_k_ɹ_ˌɒ_s]\
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In Scotland, a signal sent in ancient times from place to place, expressive of a summons to repair to arms within a limited time. It consisted of a cross of light wood, the extremities of which were set fire to and then extinguished in the blood of a recently slain goat.
By Daniel Lyons
Nearby Words
- fiery-cross
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