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Webster's English Dictionary

ensign

n. [L. enseigne, L. insignia, pl. of insigne a distinctive mark, badge, flag; in + signum mark, sign. See Sign, and cf. Insignia, 3d Ancient.]1. A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like. ()

Hang up your ensigns, let your drums be still. (Shak.)

2. A signal displayed like a standard, to give notice. ()

He will lift an ensign to the nations from far. (Is. v. 26.)

3. Sign; badge of office, rank, or power; symbol. ()

The ensigns of our power about we bear. (Waller.)

4. Formerly, a commissioned officer of the army who carried the ensign or flag of a company or regiment. (Ham. Nav. Encyc.)

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Ensign bearer, one who carries a flag; an ensign. ()

v. t. 1. To designate as by an ensign. ()

Henry but joined the roses that ensigned Particular families. (B. Jonson.)

2. To distinguish by a mark or ornament; esp. (Her.), by a crown; thus, any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned. ()