insigne

Variant of insignia

insignia definition

in·sig·nia (in sig′nē ə)

plural noun

sing. insigne in·sig′ne (-nē) badges, emblems, or other distinguishing marks, as of rank, membership, etc.

Etymology: L, pl. of insigne, neut. of insignis, distinguished by a mark < in-, in + signum, a mark, sign

singular noun pl. insignias in·sig′·ni·as

such a badge, emblem, etc.

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