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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•sign /ˈɛnsən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Military, Naval Termsa flag or banner, such as a naval flag used to indicate nationality.
- Militarythe lowest commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•sign (en′sīn; Mil. en′sən),USA pronunciation n. - Military, Naval Termsa flag or banner, as a military or naval standard used to indicate nationality.
- a badge of office or authority, as heraldic arms.
- a sign, token, or emblem:the dove, an ensign of peace.
- Military[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.
- [Archaic.]standard-bearer (def. 1).
- Latin insignia; see insignia
- Old French enseigne
- Middle English ensigne 1325–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pennant, streamer.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: ensign /ˈɛnsaɪn/ n - /(also) ˈɛnsən/ a flag flown by a ship, branch of the armed forces, etc, to indicate nationality, allegiance, etc
See also Red Ensign, White Ensign - any flag, standard, or banner
- a standard-bearer
- a symbol, token, or emblem; sign
- (in the US Navy) a commissioned officer of the lowest rank
- (in the British infantry) a colours bearer
- (formerly in the British infantry) a commissioned officer of the lowest rank
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French enseigne, from Latin insigniaˈensignˌship, ˈensigncy n |