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The ancient royal standard of France.

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  1. n. The ancient royal standard of France.
  2. n. A standard or ensign, in battle.
  3. n. an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  4. n. a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
  5. 1. The ancient royal standard of France. 2. A standard or ensign, in battle. "A handkerchief like an oriflamb." Longfellow. And be your oriflamme to-day the helmet of Navarre. Macaulay.
  6. n. an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle n. a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings