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Ensign

/ˈɛn.saɪn/

A badge of office, rank, or power.

📖 Definitions of "Ensign"

noun
  1. 1

    A badge of office, rank, or power.

  2. 2

    The lowest grade of commissioned officer in the United States Navy, junior to a lieutenant junior grade.

  3. 3

    A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour.

  4. 4

    The principal flag or banner flown by a ship (usually at the stern) to indicate nationality.

verb
  1. 1

    To designate as by an ensign.

  2. 2

    To distinguish by a mark or ornament.

  3. 3

    To distinguish by an ornament, especially by a crown.

    "Any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned."

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