{ } n. [ F. oriflamme, OF. oriflambe, LL. auriflamma; L. aurum gold + flamma flame; cf. L. flammula a little banner. So called because it was a flag of red silk, split into many points, and borne on a gilded lance. ] 1. The ancient royal standard of France. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A standard or ensign, in battle. “A handkerchief like an oriflamb.” Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]

And be your oriflamme to-day the helmet of Navarre. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]