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Etymology of the English word ensign

the English word ensign
derived from the Old French word enseigne
derived from the Latin word insignia
derived from the Latin word insignis (conspicuous, manifest, eminent)
using the Latin prefix in- (suffix for no)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ne (not)
derived from the Late Latin word signum (battle standard; indication; seal)
derived from the Latin word secare (to cut; cut, sever; decide)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sek-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sekĘ·-

Date

The earliest known usage of ensign in English dates from the 14th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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