Oriflamme is a banner, symbol, or ideal inspiring devotion or courage. The original "oriflamme" was the banner of Saint Denis, a patron saint
of France who is said to have been the first bishop of Paris. Middle
English speakers referred to this red or reddish orange banner using the
Middle French term "oriflamble," from Old French "ori flambe," meaning
"small flag." From the 12th to the 15th centuries, French kings carried
the banner into battle as a way of inspiring their troops. This tactic
met with such success that, by 1600, English speakers were using
"oriflamme" to refer to any group's rallying symbol.
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