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Meaning of red ensign | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The flag flown by a British merchant ship.
  2. Such a flag bearing the coat of arms of Canada, formerly used as a semi-official national flag of Canada.
    Canada, historical

Examples

“Both Worthing and Brighton sail under the red ensign and are excellent testimonials to their British builders, William Denny & Brothers, from whose yard so many notable cross-channel and shallow-draught vessels have come.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

red envelope Red Eye red face test red factor canary red fascism red fascist

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