[ ɪn'sɪgnɪə ]
■ noun ( plural same or ~s ) a distinguishing badge or emblem of military rank, office, or membership.
Origin
C17: from L., plural of insigne 'sign, badge', neut. of insignis 'distinguished'.
[ ɪn'sɪgnɪə ]
■ noun ( plural same or ~s ) a distinguishing badge or emblem of military rank, office, or membership.
Origin
C17: from L., plural of insigne 'sign, badge', neut. of insignis 'distinguished'.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004