Gadsden flag
English
editEtymology
editNamed after politician Christopher Gadsden (1724–1805), who designed it in 1775 during the American Revolution.
Noun
editGadsden flag (plural Gadsden flags)
- (politics, historical) An American political flag with a yellow field depicting a timber rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Beneath the rattlesnake is the motto "Dont Tread on Me"
Usage notes
editIn some later versions, due to standards for apostrophes becoming more strict since the 18th century, the first word was changed to don't).