Greek cross with arms bent at right angles, 1871 (in English specifically as emblem of the Nazi party from 1932), from Sanskrit svastika-s, literally "being fortunate," from svasti-s "well-being, luck," from su- "well" (from PIE *(e)su- "good") + as-, root of asti "(he) is," which is from the same PIE root as Latin esse "to be" (see essence).
Also known as gammadion (Byzantine), cross cramponnee (heraldry), Thor's hammer, and, perhaps, fylfot. Originally an ancient cosmic or religious symbol thought to bring good luck. Use in reference to the Nazi emblem first recorded in English in 1932. The German word was Hakenkreuz, literally "hook-cross."
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1. Jiajia Te Swastika net price for your ticket booking service extremely helpful!
嘉嘉特价机票网卐为您服务订票的好帮手!
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2. Subsequently, the Swastika was replaced by the Cross.
随后, 纳粹党所用的十字记号被十字架替代.
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3. Jewel : I saw a guy with a swastika on his scooter helmet the other day.
朱儿: 有一天我看到一个人头戴著有纳粹党徽的摩托车安全帽.
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4. I am quite sure the Nazis can't conceive of God without a swastika arm - band.