ship-of-the-line ensign

A form of ship of the line ensign — 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.

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Meanings

nounship-of-the-line ensign (plural ship-of-the-line ensigns)

plural ship-of-the-line ensigns

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of ship of the line ensign.
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