Word Finder - ensigns

definition

A badge of office, rank, or power.

definition

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

definition

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

synonyms

• ancient

definition

The principal flag or banner flown by a ship (usually at the stern) to indicate nationality.

definition

Any prominent flag or banner.

definition

A junior commissioned officer in the 18th and 19th centuries whose duty was to carry the unit's ensign.

definition

To designate as by an ensign.

definition

To distinguish by a mark or ornament.

definition

To distinguish by an ornament, especially by a crown.

example

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

These are generally ensigns of dignity; their form and use varies in different Churches, and they often represent special privileges conferred by the popes, e.g.

In the form of their solemn inauguration too, as we have noticed, the spurs together with the sword were always employed as the leading and most characteristic ensigns of knighthood.5 With regard to knights banneret, various opinions have been entertained as to both the nature of their dignity and the qualifications they were required to possess for receiving it at different periods and in different countries.

The paintings on the vases show boats driven by oars and sails rudely figured, and the boats bear emblematic standards or ensigns.

If candles are lit before their tombs, are these the ensigns of idolatry ?

The frieze beneath the cornice, reproducing the lovers' initials and the Malatestian ensigns, is in such very low relief that it only enhances the perfection of " that music " produced by the marvellous skill of Alberti.

Examples include not showing appropriate day or night signs at anchor, displaying inappropriate ensigns.

The Blue ensign A variety of defaced Blue Ensigns are worn by Government vessels other than warships.

They were all at action stations with battle ensigns hoisted.