ensign
Meanings
Plural: ensigns
Noun
- a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
- an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
- colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
- A badge of office, rank, or power.
- The lowest grade of commissioned officer in the United States Navy, junior to a lieutenant junior grade.
- A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour.
- The principal flag or banner flown by a ship (usually at the stern) to indicate nationality.
- Any prominent flag or banner.
- A junior commissioned officer in the 18th and 19th centuries whose duty was to carry the unit's ensign.
Verb
- To designate as by an ensign.
- To distinguish by a mark or ornament.
- To distinguish by an ornament, especially by a crown.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English ensigne, from Old French enseigne, from Latin īnsignia, nominative plural of īnsigne, meaning marked, distinguished. Doublet of insignia.
Synonyms
ancient, badge, coronet, first NATO commissioned officer grade above OF-0 trainee officer, national flag, second lieutenant
Scrabble Score: 7
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