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ensign

en.sign \'en(t)-s*n, in senses other than 3b also 'en-.si-n\ n [ME ensigne, 
   fr. MF enseigne, fr. L insignia insignia, flags] 1: a flag flown as the 
   symbol of nationality  2a: a badge of office, rank, or power  2b: EMBLEM, 
   SIGN  archaic  3a: STANDARD-BEARER  3b: the most junior naval commissioned 
   officer ranking just below a lieuten ant junior grade and above a chief 
   warrant officer