ensign

Definition of Ensign in English :

1. ensign

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

2. ensign, national flag

an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality

3. ensign

colors flown by a ship to show its nationality

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ensign

noun

1. (also ˈɛnsən)

a flag flown by a ship, branch of the armed forces, etc, to indicate nationality, allegiance, etc

noun

1.

a badge, symbol, or token of office or authority

2.

a flag or banner; specif., a national flag, as one displayed on a ship

3. British Army; Obsolete

a commissioned officer who served as standard-bearer

4. US, Us Navy

a commissioned officer of the lowest rank, ranking just below a lieutenant junior grade

n.

1. A national flag displayed on ships and aircraft, often with the special insignia of a branch or unit of the armed forces.

2. A standard or banner, as of a military unit.

3. (ĕnsən)

a. A commissioned rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard that is below lieutenant junior grade.

b. One who holds this rank or a similar rank in another military organization.

4. A badge, emblem, or token of power or authority.