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ensign

/ˈɛn.saɪn/
noun
  1. A badge of office, rank, or power.

  2. The lowest grade of commissioned officer in the United States Navy, junior to a lieutenant junior grade.

  3. A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour.

    Similar: ancient

Synonymsancient, coronet, second lieutenant
verb
  1. To designate as by an ensign.

  2. To distinguish by a mark or ornament.

  3. To distinguish by an ornament, especially by a crown.

    "Any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned."

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