fiery cross


noun

a burning cross, the rallying symbol of ancient Scotland and later of the Highlanders in case of war; later adopted by other organizations, including the Ku Klux Klan.
Also called fire cross.

Example sentences from the Web for fiery cross

  • Lady Hindlip, like fiery-cross, is scentless, and not so hardy.

    The Lake |George Moore

British Dictionary definitions for fiery cross

fiery cross

noun

a burning cross, used as a symbol by the Ku Klux Klan
a wooden cross with ends charred or dipped in blood formerly used by Scottish Highlanders to summon the clans to battle