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.

fiery cross

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

There is here none of the expedition of the fiery cross and the bale-fire; but every step is diplomatic.

Messengers have gone to the land of Reuben beyond Jordan, and carried the fiery cross through Bashan.

I got up at eleven with a slight headache, read my notice in the Fiery Cross, breakfasted, and went back to my room to shave.

I must send out the fiery cross and call an immediate meeting of the Camellia Buds.

Over Fiery Cross Reef, the mirror-like sea reveals, at the depth of sixty or seventy feet, this wealth of natural treasures.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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