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   ensign

   /ˈɛnsʌɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality.
   • ▪ a sign or emblem of a particular thing: archaic "all the ensigns of our greatness"
   • 2. the lowest rank of commissioned officer in the US and some other navies, above chief warrant officer and below lieutenant: "a copy of Ensign Smith's report"
   • ▪ the lowest rank of commissioned infantry officer in the British army. historical
   • ▪ a standard-bearer. historical

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French enseigne, from Latin insignia ‘signs of office’ (see insignia). Compare with ancient2.

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