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| en·sign [ flag énssən, én sn, rank énssən ] (plural en·signs) |
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1. flag indicating nationality: a flag that shows the nationality of the ship or aircraft flying it or what military unit it belongs to
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2. navy U.S. Navy rank: an officer in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard of the lowest rank
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3. badge of office: an emblem or sign that indicates authority or command
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4. flag bearer: a bearer of a national emblem or a standard
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| [14th century. < Old French enseigne< Latin insignia (plural) "badges" < signum "mark"] |
