Definitionn. an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
Last update: August 14, 2015
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He is the Christian emperor directly inspired by angels; his sword Joyeuse contained the point of the lance used in the Passion; his standard was Romaine, the banner of St Peter, which, as the oriflamme of Saint Denis, was later to be borne in battle before the kings of France; and in 1164 Charles was canonized at the desire of the emperor Frederick I. [Please select]
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The Oriflamme, the royal standard, was borne by a knight named Alory, who showed himself unworthy of the honor. [Please select]
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Very soon he saw Alory lower the Oriflamme, and turn his horse in flight. [Please select]
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He saw them three by three, approaching girls, in green, in rose, in russet, entwining, per l'aer perso, in mauve, in purple, quella pacifica oriafiamma, gold of oriflamme, di rimirar fe piu ardenti.' [Please select]
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She descends from the azure heights and returns to the hive, trailing behind her, like an oriflamme, the unfolded entrails of her lover. [Please select]
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