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Meaning of pair of colours | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The commission of an ensign in the infantry or a cornet in the cavalry; an ensigncy or cornetcy.
A national flag and a regimental flag when carried together.
UK

Examples

“[T]he old general assured him of his protection and interest for a pair of colours, if he was disposed to enter into the Dutch Service.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

pair of compasses pair of eyeglasses pair of forceps pair of glasses pair of goggles pair of hands