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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

Earlier, while visiting the port of Busan, the Japanese vessel had flown a “Rising Sun” ensign.

From Washington Times Jun. 1, 2023

He was a Flag Officer and went without food or drink for the whole day as he held the naval white ensign.

From BBC May 6, 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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