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ensign
nounmasculineformaluncommon/alˈfɛɾɨʃ/al·fe·res
Definition
1A former military rank, equivalent to sub-lieutenant or standard-bearer; also used in ceremonial or historical contexts.
Usage examples
“The ensign carried the regiment's flag.”
“In the monarchy, ensign was a noble title.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
ensign of the flagensign bearer