Noun : the dove, an ensign of peace. From Dictionary.com.
At the close of that period he was offered by his employer an ensigncy in the service of the. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century] Reference
Gallant service in the field had won him advancement; and in 1817 he was selected for an ensigncy in the 25th. From Wordnik.com. [The Magnificent Montez From Courtesan to Convert] Reference
A small sum given him as the pay of an inland ensigncy, now conferred on him, but antedated, sufficed to defray the expenses of the voyage. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel , Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century] Reference
I was promised a halbert, too, and afterwards, perhaps, an ensigncy, if I distinguished myself; but Fate did not intend that I should remain long an English soldier: as shall appear presently. From Wordnik.com. [The Memoires of Barry Lyndon] Reference
Fortune favoured me; in half an hour I was master of a thousand pounds; it would have been obvious folly and ingratitude to check the torrent of success for the paltry prospects of an ensigncy. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828] Reference
There he remained till 1777, when, the Earl's friendly disposition remaining in full force, and the youth's predilection for a military career continuing unabated, an ensigncy was procured him, through Lord. From Wordnik.com. [Notes and Queries, Number 227, March 4, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.] Reference
Ireland, being given to Colonel Nassau, whose favour the young volunteer acquired to such a degree, that he was recommended to the king for his ensigncy, which in all probability he would have obtained, had not the regiment been unluckily reduced. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle] Reference
Claude, the elder of these children, who had a peculiar scar on his brow (which had been left by a burn), at an early age expressed a strong desire to become a soldier, and his father accordingly procured an ensigncy for him in the regiment of Clanleu. From Wordnik.com. [Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton] Reference
Old Tiptoff would have sworn black was white if the great Earl had bidden him; and he made his son give up his commission in the Guards, in imitation of my Lord Pitt, who resigned his ensigncy rather than fight against what he called his American brethren. From Wordnik.com. [The Memoires of Barry Lyndon] Reference
He obtained an ensigncy in 1747, and was on half-pay in. From Wordnik.com. [An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America] Reference
He was appointed to an ensigncy and adjutancy, and came to Canada. From Wordnik.com. [Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812. A Drama. and Other Poems.] Reference
Dublin, passing thence to an ensigncy in the 17th (Forbes ') Regiment. From Wordnik.com. [Fort Amity] Reference
The young Earl at last asked Sir Robert Walpole for an ensigncy in the Guards. From Wordnik.com. [The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1] Reference
It will give me much pleasure to use my influence on your behalf to obtain an ensigncy. From Wordnik.com. [The Frontiersmen] Reference
He has the promise of an ensigncy in Generals regiment, now quartered in the north. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter L] Reference
He has the promise of an ensigncy in General ---- 's regiment, now quartered in the North. From Wordnik.com. [Pride and Prejudice] Reference
Lord Hertford sent me word a fortnight ago, that an ensigncy was vacant, to which he should recommend Mr. Fitzgerald. From Wordnik.com. [The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 3] Reference
A vacancy had unexpectedly occurred in a regiment just ordered to Malta, and an ensigncy had been promised to Ferdinand Armine. From Wordnik.com. [Henrietta Temple A Love Story] Reference
As a mere lad he used his influence to procure for him an ensigncy in a Virginia regiment, and an appointment on Lafayette's staff. From Wordnik.com. [The True George Washington]
The appointment to his ensigncy, and the preparations necessary for the campaign, presently gave the young gentleman other matters to think of. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne] Reference
The Horse Guards have given me the privilege of nominating a gentleman to the vacant ensigncy, and I have had great pleasure in nominating your father's son. From Wordnik.com. [With Moore at Corunna] Reference
On his return from the Continent, young Wellesley received (on the 7th of March, 1787), an ensigncy in the 41st regiment, he being then in his eighteenth year. From Wordnik.com. [Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century] Reference
Spain, that -- that my son-in-law "-- he hesitated and spoke the word with a certain prim deliberateness --" has been gazetted to an ensigncy in that gallant regiment. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of Harry Revel] Reference
If, therefore, you can persuade little Weischel to come into OURS, for God's sake let him buy the ensigncy, live prudently, mind his duty, and trust to the fates for promotion. From Wordnik.com. [Guy Mannering — Complete] Reference
His assistance in a political contest was rewarded by the offer of an ensigncy for one of his sons, in a regiment then raising in Ireland, and this offer was too good to be refused. From Wordnik.com. [The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook] Reference
While my friends were deliberating, I took the liberty of deciding; I enlisted, in a fit of loyal valour, in a marching regiment; my friends made the best of a bad job, and bought me an ensigncy. From Wordnik.com. [Pelham — Complete] Reference
King's, regiment, being promoted to a company by purchase, Isaac succeeded, also by purchase, to the ensigncy which consequently became vacant in that regiment, and to which he was appointed on the 2d of. From Wordnik.com. [The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock] Reference
Isaac succeeded, also by purchase, to the ensigncy which consequently became vacant in that regiment, and to which he was appointed on the 2d of March, 1785, soon after he had completed his fifteenth year. From Wordnik.com. [The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock]
In return for the many attentions which he and his officers received in that island, he obtained an ensigncy in his own regiment for a young man resident there, whom he afterwards pushed forward in the service, and who died recently. From Wordnik.com. [The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock] Reference
For the eldest son he obtained an ensigncy, and “to save Thornton and you. From Wordnik.com. [The True George Washington]
He has the promise of an ensigncy in General — — ’s regiment, now quartered in the North. From Wordnik.com. [Pride and Prejudice] Reference
There is plenty of money in his little store to buy his brother’s ensigncy; but if he can win it without purchase by gallantry and good conduct, that were best. From Wordnik.com. [The Virginians] Reference
I trust Sir Francis Vere will appoint you to the first ensigncy vacant in his companies, but should there be likely to be any delay in this I will gladly give you a commission in one of my own regiments. ". From Wordnik.com. [By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604] Reference
So an ensigncy was procured, and. From Wordnik.com. [Fort Amity] Reference
(884) Lord Amherst, the then commander-in-chief, had appointed a cousin of Miss Berry's to an ensigncy, on his recommendation. From Wordnik.com. [The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4] Reference
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