ensigncy

en•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.

en•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).

en′sign•ship′, en′sign•cy, n.

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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

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