order of the thistle

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Order of the Thistle

• 1. N an ancient Scottish order of knighthood revived by James VII of Scotland in 1687. It consists of the sovereign, 16 knights brethren, and extra members created by statute. It is the equivalent of the Order of the Garter, and is usually conferred on Scots 薊花勛章; 詹姆士七世恢復(fù)的古蘇格蘭騎士勛章 (Also called the Thistle)

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