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Look up: Ensign

  1. ensign
    flag/badge 
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  2. Ensign
    An ensign is a flag or banner used in the Army and Navy. The British naval ensign is red, white or blue, with a small Union Jack in the upper corner. The red ensign is flown by the Merchant fleet, the blue by the Royal Navy Reserve and the white, which includes a red St George's cross by the Royal Navy.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/nol.php

  3. Ensign
    Ensign is a city in Gray County Kansas, USA Ensign is a township in Renville County North Dakota, USA Ensign is a township in Delta County Michigan, USA
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/nol.php

  4. ensign
    [n] - a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or Coast Guard 2. [n] - colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  5. Ensign
    A flag indicating nationality of the vessel.
    Found on http://www.go-sail.co.uk/dglosse.asp

  6. Ensign
    Infantry second-lieutenant.
    Found on http://www.southessex.co.uk/

  7. Ensign
    .22 caliber cadet rifle version of SA-80 family, RO [UK]
    Found on http://www.jedsite.info/index.html

  8. Ensign
    a flag flown at the stern of a ship, primarily for the identification of the nationality of the vessel. The ensign may be the same flag used as the national flag, or a specially designed version of the national flag. Nations may have one ensign or several different ensigns which may be used by various types of vessels (naval/war, state/government, ...
    Found on http://pvcbanners.co.uk/world-flags/allf

  9. Ensign
    En'sign noun [ Latin enseigne , Latin insignia , plural of insigne a distinctive mark, badge, flag; in + signum mark, sign. See Sign , and confer Insignia , 3d Ancient .] 1. A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indica ...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/46

  10. Ensign
    En'sign transitive verb 1. To designate as by an ensign. [ Obsolete] « Henry but joined the roses that ensigned Particular families.» B. Jonson. 2. To distinguish by a mark or ornament; esp. (Her.) , by a crown; thus, any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned .
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/46

  11. ensign
    1. A flag; a banner; a standard; especially, the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like. 'Hang up your ensigns, let your drums be still.' (Shak) ... 2. A signal displayed like a s ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  12. ensign
    noun a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  13. Ensign
    An `ensign` is a distinguishing flag of a ship or a military unit; or a distinguishing token, emblem, or badge, such as a symbol of office. The word has also given rise to the military rank of `ensign`, a rank of junior officer once responsible for bearing the ensign of his unit. The word is derived from the French `enseigne` from the Latin plural `insignia` and is more particularly used for a military or naval standard or banner. An ` `armorial...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensign

  14. Ensign
    • (n.) A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like. • (v. t.) To designate as by an ensign. • (n.) Formerly, a commissioned o...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning


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24 November 2009

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On Sunday, November 24th, 1991, Freddie Mercury died peacefully at his home in London of AIDS related bronchial pneumonia. Freddie was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery in accordance with his religion. Many stars from the world or music and showbiz attended the service, including friends Elton John and David Bowie. On April 20th, 1992 a tribute concert in Freddie's memory was held at Wembley Stadium. Tickets to the gig sold out in a matter of hours, even before the full list of bands was available. Many of the worlds most famous rock stars took part in it. This concert was later released on DVD and video for all to enjoy, with the proceeds going to the Mercury Phoenix Trust. read more

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