E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Dan’nebrog or 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 Estho’nians (1219). This story is very similar to that of Constantine (q.v.), and of St. Andrew’s Cross. (See ANDREW,St.)
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The order of Danebrog. The second of the Danish orders. Brog means “cloth” or banner.
