单词 | ensign |
释义 | ensign —ensignship, ensigncy, n. /en"suyn/; Mil. /en"seuhn/, n. 1. a flag or banner, as a military or naval standard used to indicate nationality. 2. a badge of office or authority, as heraldic arms. 3. a sign, token, or emblem: the dove, an ensign of peace. 4. U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. the lowest commissioned officer, ranking next below a lieutenant, junior grade, and equal to a second lieutenant in the Army. 5. Archaic. standard-bearer (def. 1). [1325-75; ME ensigne < OF enseigne < L insignia; see INSIGNIA] Syn. 1. pennant, streamer. |
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