ensign

Definition

A badge of office, rank, or power.

Etymology

From Middle English ensigne, from Old French enseigne, from Latin īnsignia, nominative plural of īnsigne, meaning marked, distinguished. Doublet of insignia.

Example Sentences

• "The Ensigns of our Power about we bear; / And every Land pays Tribute to the Fair."
• "The skipper Mr. Cooke had hired at Far Harbor was a God-fearing man with a luke warm interest in his new billet and employer, and had only been prevailed upon to take charge of the yacht after the offer of an emolument equal to half a year's sea pay of an ensign in the navy."
• "Hang up your ensigns, let your drums be still,"