burgee

Meanings

• noun

  A small flag, especially one carried at sea by a merchant vessel or a warship.

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Variants

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burgee , burgees

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'bergier', meaning 'herdsman' or 'shepherd'. The term was later used to refer to the flag used to identify a merchant's goods, as ships were often identified by the flags of their owners or the goods they carried.

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Trivia

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1. The burgee was originally made of wool or silk and was often embroidered with the owner's coat of arms.

2. During the Age of Sail, a ship's burgee was often the only way to identify it from a distance.

3. The burgee is still used today by many merchant vessels and yacht clubs.

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Related Concepts

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1. ensign: Another type of flag used to identify a ship or a military unit.

2. pennant: A long, narrow flag, often used as a signal or as a decoration.

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Culture

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In nautical culture, the burgee is an essential part of a ship's identity and is often displayed proudly. It is used to distinguish one vessel from another and to indicate the nationality or affiliation of the ship.

How to Memorize "burgee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large ship sailing on the open sea, with its burgee flapping in the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the burgee as a small, colorful flag that represents a ship's identity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B-U-R-G-E-E: Big, Unique, Red, Green, Elegant, Eye-catching.

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