ship of the line ensign en · NOUN
Etymology
From ship of the line + ensign
Meanings
- Junior officer rank used in the navies of some Romance-speaking countries, usually equal in rank to the British rank of sub-lieutenant or the American rank of lieutenant junior grade.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ship of the line ensigns | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ship-of-the-line ensign | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
ship of the line ensign first class · ship of the line ensign second class
Translations (1)
fr enseigne de vaisseau (military rank)