a. pertaining to Bacchus, god of wine, and rites in his worship; n. drunkard; reveller; votary of Bacchus. bacchanalia, n.pl. festival of Bacchus; drunken behaviour. bacchanalian, a.bacchanalianism, n. habitual drunken behaviour.
The white saltire comes from the flag of Scotland. The St Patrick's Cross was, in fact, taken from the arms of the powerful Geraldine family. The red cross of St George is taken from the flag of England. Effective date: 1 January 1801.