Gadsden flag

== English == === Etymology === Named after politician Christopher Gadsden (1724–1805), who designed it in 1775 during the American Revolution. === Noun === Gadsden 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 ==== In some later versions, due to standards for apostrophes becoming more strict since the 18th century, the first word was changed to don't).