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It is a heraldic symbol carried on a flag or a shield from Latin 'Insignia' then meaning banner or flag, a soldier who carries the device and used in the very early 1500's. The word traveled from Latin into Old French as 'enseigne' and into Scotland. As for the navy, it became a commissioned officer of the lowest rank about 1886

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How do you use the word ensign in a sentence?

(flag) The ship's ensign showed that it was from foreign waters. (officer - the rank of ensign is the lowest line officer rank in the US Navy) The ensign was in charge of painting the galley.


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What is the correct pronunciation for the word ensign?

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What part of speech is ensign?

"Ensign" can be a noun, referring to a flag or banner, or a military rank.


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The address of the Ensign Public Library is: 108 Aubrey, Ensign, 67841 0025


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What is an Ensign in the Navy?

ensign is a junior officer 'naval standard.


What is the phone number of the Ensign Public Library in Ensign?

The phone number of the Ensign Public Library is: 620-865-2199.


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