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ensign

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Main Entry:
en·sign 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈen(t)-sən, also ˈen-ˌsīn for 1, 2, & 3a\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English ensigne, sign, token, banner, from Anglo-French enseigne, from Latin insignia insignia, flags
Date:
15th century
1: a flag that is flown (as by a ship) as the symbol of nationality and that may also be flown with a distinctive badge added to its design2 a: a badge of office, rank, or power b: emblem , sign3 a: an infantry officer of what was formerly the lowest commissioned rank b: a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a chief warrant officer and below a lieutenant junior grade


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