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Definition of Ensigncy
1. n. The rank or office of an ensign.
Definition of Ensigncy
1. Noun. The rank or office of an ensign. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ensigncy
1. the rank of an ensign [n -CIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ensigncy
Literary usage of Ensigncy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Memoirs of the Court of England, from the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of by John Heneage Jesse (1846)
"Obtains an ensigncy in the Guards at the age of 16.—His personal beauty and
elegance of manner.—Pope's satirical description of his squeaking voice. ..."
2. Dictionary of American Biography, Including Men of the Time: Containing by Francis Samuel Drake (1872)
"Lond., but, inheriting a large sum of money on the death of his mother, purchased
an ensigncy 60th Foot, 13 May, 1757 ; came in ..."
3. The Life and Services of General Lord Harris, G. C. B.: During His Campaigns by Stephen Rumbold Lushington (1840)
"Education of Lord Harris under the care of Mr. Bull—Character of Mr. Bull—An
ensigncy in the 5th regiment is given by the Marquis of Granby to Mr. ..."
4. Memoirs of the Court of England: During the Reigns of William and Mary by John Heneage Jesse (1901)
"... Curious Instances of His Ignorance of Orthography—His Father Procures His
Appointment as Page to the Duke of York — Obtains an ensigncy in the Guards at ..."
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