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[[device]]: [[Aristophanes|Ar.]] and [[verse|V.]] [[σημεῖον]], τό, [[verse|V.]] [[σῆμα]], τό, [[ἐπίσημα]], τό, [[εὔσημα]], τά. | [[device]]: [[Aristophanes|Ar.]] and [[verse|V.]] [[σημεῖον]], τό, [[verse|V.]] [[σῆμα]], τό, [[ἐπίσημα]], τό, [[εὔσημα]], τά. | ||
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==Wikipedia EN== | |||
An insignia (from Latin insignia, plural of insigne 'emblem, symbol, ensign') is a sign or mark distinguishing a group, grade, rank, or function. It can be a symbol of personal power or that of an official group or governing body. | |||
On its own, an insignia is a sign of a specific or general authority and is usually made of metal or fabric. Together, insignias form a decoration with the different elements of a rank, grade, or dignity. | |||
There are many types of insignia, including civil and military decorations, crowns, emblems, and coats of arms. | |||
Revision as of 14:58, 26 June 2021
English > Greek (Woodhouse)
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adornment: P. and V. κόσμος, ὁ.
device: Ar. and V. σημεῖον, τό, V. σῆμα, τό, ἐπίσημα, τό, εὔσημα, τά.
Wikipedia EN
An insignia (from Latin insignia, plural of insigne 'emblem, symbol, ensign') is a sign or mark distinguishing a group, grade, rank, or function. It can be a symbol of personal power or that of an official group or governing body.
On its own, an insignia is a sign of a specific or general authority and is usually made of metal or fabric. Together, insignias form a decoration with the different elements of a rank, grade, or dignity.
There are many types of insignia, including civil and military decorations, crowns, emblems, and coats of arms.
