pair of colours

pair of colours
pair of colours see under ↑pair1
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Main Entry:colour
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pair of colours
1. Two flags carried by a regiment, one the national ensign, the other the flag of the regiment
2. Hence, an ensigncy
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Main Entry:pair

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