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ensign ensign /ˈɛnsən/

Colors flown by a ship to show its nationality ( ensign )
colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
The ship raised its ensign to display its nationality.
The ship raised its ensign to display its nationality.
An emblem flown as a symbol of nationality ( ensign , national flag )
an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
(military) a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade ( ensign )
(military) a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

A diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel to indicate a change in sound in some languages ( umlaut )
a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel to indicate a change in sound in some languages
In the word "fräulein," the "ä" has an umlaut.
In the word "fräulein," the "ä" has an umlaut.

[ N. American] Policewoman who is assigned to write parking tickets ( meter maid [ N. American] )
policewoman who is assigned to write parking tickets
The meter maid was diligent, noting any car that overstayed its time.
The meter maid was diligent, noting any car that overstayed its time.

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