ensigns
ensigns is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ensigns is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofensigns
- A badge of office, rank, or power.
- The lowest grade of commissioned officer in the United States Navy, junior to a lieutenant junior grade.
- A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour.
Synonyms: ancient
- The principal flag or banner flown by a ship (usually at the stern) to indicate nationality.
- Any prominent flag or banner.
- A junior commissioned officer in the 18th and 19th centuries whose duty was to carry the unit's ensign.
- To designate as by an ensign.
- To distinguish by a mark or ornament.
- To distinguish by an ornament, especially by a crown.
Example: "Any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned."
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