[ˈɛnsn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality

- the lowest rank of commissioned officer in the US and some other navies, above chief warrant officer and below lieutenant
(e.g: a copy of Ensign Smith's report)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French enseigne, from Latin insignia ‘signs of office’ (see insignia). Compare with ancient