Saint Andrew

noun

Saint An·​drew

-ˈan(ˌ)drü

: a Scottish gold coin first issued by Robert III (1390–1406) having a representation of St. Andrew on the reverse and a lion rampant over the shield of Scotland on the obverse

called also lion

Word History

Etymology

after St. Andrew †60 a.d. one of the twelve apostles, patron saint of Scotland

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