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1. A person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
    
2. An emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
   - national flag
    
3. Colours flown by a ship to show its nationality

Derived forms: ensigns

Type of: allegory, colors [US], colours [Brit, Cdn], commissioned naval officer, emblem, flag

Encyclopedia: Ensign Ensign, KS Ensign, Kansas