n.
Pronunciation: in- ' sig-n ē - ə
Variant: also in · sig · ne \ -( ˌ )n ē \
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -nia or -ni · as
Etymology: Latin insignia, plural of insigne mark, badge, from neuter of insignis marked, distinguished, from in- + signum mark ― more at SIGN
Date: 1648
1 : a badge of authority or honor
2 : a distinguishing mark or sign