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Quotation dates: 1827-1864
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ENSENYIE, Ensenzie, n. [ɛn′sɛnji]
1. Watchword, slogan, motto.Lnl. 1864 J. C. Shairp Kilmahoe 68:
If Angus with his people came, And hailed him with that kind acclaim, "My hope is firm in thee;" The word of trust henceforth became MacDonald's ensenzie.
2. A flag, banner, ensign.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 111:
Ensenyies waffin' lang and clear, And hallbert tall, and lance and speir.
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