ensign
nounmasculineformal/alˈfɛɾɨʃ/low
al·fe·res
Definition
A former military rank, equivalent to sub-lieutenant or standard-bearer; also used in ceremonial or historical contexts.
The ensign carried the regiment's flag.
In the monarchy, ensign was a noble title.
Common collocations
ensign of the flagensign bearer
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-faris' (o cavaleiro).