Silver Cross

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A high-level military service award.
  2. A Canadian award for those who died in active service, such as in combat

Word forms

Silver Cross Silver Crosses

Etymology

From silver + cross from the shape of the medal, being cross-shaped, and the colouration of the medal, being silvery.

Related words

Bronze Star Gold Star Silver Star

Derived words

Silver Cross Family Silver Cross Father Silver Cross Mother
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