DANNEBROG

Noun

Dannebrog

The national flag of Denmark, featuring a white Nordic cross atop a red background; is said to be the oldest existing flag in the world, dating back to the 13th century.

A Danish order of knights founded in 1219 and revived in 1671.

Proper noun

Dannebrog

A village in Nebraska.

Source: Wiktionary


Dan"ne*brog, n.

Definition: The ancient battle standard of Denmark, bearing figures of cross and crown. Order of Dannebrog, an ancient Danish order of knighthood.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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