flag
1. flag \'flag\ n [ME flagge reed, rush] : any of various monocotyledonous
plants with long ensiform leaves : as : IRIS; esp : a wild iris : SWEET
FLAG : CATTAIL
2. flag n [ME flagge, fr. ON flaga slab; akin to OE fle-an to flay -m more
at FLAY : a hard evenly stratified stone that splits into flat pieces
suitable for paving; also : a piece of such stone
3. flag vt or flagged; or flag.ging : to lay (as a pavement) with flags
4. flag n [perh. fr. 1flag] 1: a usu. rectangular piece of fabric of
distinctive design that is used as a symbol or as a signaling device 2a:
something used like a flag to signal or attract attention 2b: one of the
cross strokes of a musical note less than a quarter note in value 3a:
FLAGSHIP 3b: an admiral functioning in his office of command 3c:
NATIONALITY
5. flag vt or flagged; or flag.ging 1: to put a flag on 2: to signal with
or as if with a flag; esp : to signal {~ me a taxi}
6. flag vt or flagged; or flag.ging [origin unknown] 1a: to hang loose
without stiffness of a plant 1b: to droop esp. from lack of water 2a: to
become unsteady, feeble, or spiritless : DROOP {his inter est flagged} 2b:
to decline in interest or attraction {the topic flagged}