/
ˈɛnsʌɪn/
n.
- a flag, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality.
- the lowest rank of commissioned officer in the US and some other navies, above chief warrant officer and below lieutenant.
▸historical the lowest rank of commissioned infantry officer in the British army.
- historical a standard-bearer.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. enseigne, from L. insignia (see insignia).