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Definition: DANNEBROG

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. The ancient battle standard of Denmark, bearing figures of cross and crown.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Dannebrog" is a common misspelling or typo for: Donnybrook.

Date "Dannebrog" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1693. (references)

Specialty Definition: DANNEBROG

Domain Definition
Literature 1: Danebrog. The old flag of Denmark. The tradition is that Waldemar II. of Denmark saw in the heavens a fiery cross which betokened his victory over the Esthonians (1219). This story is very similar to that of Constantine (q.v.), and of St. Andrew's Cross. (See Andrew, St.)
2: Dannebrog or ~~~Danebrog.
3: The order of Danebrog. The second of the Danish orders. Brog means "cloth" or banner. Source: Brewer's Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Common Expressions: DANNEBROG

Expressions Definition
HDMS Dannebrog (A540) HDMS Dannebrog (A540) is a ship of the Royal Danish Navy. (references)
Order of Dannebrog An ancient Danish order of knighthood. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Order of the Dannebrog The Order of the Dannebrog is an Order of Denmark, instituted in 1671. This was resulted from a move in 1660 to break the nobility (absolutism). The Order was only to comprise 50 noble Knights in one class plus the Master of the Order, i.e. the Danish monarch, and his sons. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Extended Definition: DANNEBROG

Dannebrog

Dannebrog (until the mid 20th century often spelled Danebrog) may refer to;

  • The national Flag of Denmark
  • Order of the Dannebrog (Danish, Dannebrogordenen): A Royal Danish decoration.
  • Kongeskibet Dannebrog: The first royal Danish yacht (HDMY Dannebrog (1879-1932)), named after the flag
  • Kongeskibet Dannebrog: The royal Danish yacht (HDMY Dannebrog (A540)), named after the flag
  • Dannebrog, Nebraska: A village in Nebraska, United States.
  • Dannebrog Rederi A/S: A Danish shipping company, named after the flag
  • Dannebrog (ship): A Royal Danish Navy ironclad frigate.
  • Cirkus Dannebrog: A Danish circus

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Dannebrog". Image Credit.
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Topics by Level of Interest: DANNEBROG

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
List of Grand Commanders of the Dannebrog 11     Dannebrog 3
Order of the Dannebrog 9     HDMY Dannebrog (A540) 8
HDMY Dannebrog (A540) 8     List of Grand Commanders of the Dannebrog 11
Dannebrog 3     Order of the Dannebrog 9

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).