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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Greek Cross.
 
Same shape as St. George’s cross (+). The Latin cross has the upright one-third longer than the cross-beam (†).   1
   St George’s Cross is seen on our banners, where the crosses of St. Andrew and St. Patrick are combined with it. (See UNION JACK.)   2
 


 Greek Commentator.Greek Fire. 

 
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