house flag

house flag
noun
1. : a flag with an emblem denoting a commercial house or line to which a merchant ship belongs
2. : the personal flag of a yacht owner

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a flag flown by a merchant ship, bearing the emblem of its owners or operators.
[1880-85]

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house flag noun
The distinguishing flag of a shipowner or shipping company
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house flag,
a flag flown by a merchant ship which identifies the company that owns or operates the ship.

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n. a flag indicating the company that a ship belongs to

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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