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ensign

[en-sahyn, en-suhn] / ˈɛn saɪn, ˈɛn sən /


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During and after the Civil War, of course, the ensign was as much a symbol of tyranny to many Southerners as it was a source of unity.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Finally, I happened to meet a lady Navy ensign one morning and now we, who are both retired Navy, will celebrate our 50th in December.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

“It reminds me of the higher purpose everybody has when they join the military,” the ensign recalled.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2023

Samuel attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy for two years and was commissioned an ensign.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2022

At these generous habitations, we halted briefly, that an ensign might deliver word to the inhabitants of our securing the island in the name of His Majesty.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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