Burgees

/bɜːˈdʒiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of burgee; multiple small flags or pennants used in nautical settings.

Etymology

Plural form of 'burgee', maintaining the French-derived root while adding the English plural suffix '-es'.

Kelly Says

When sailors talk about their burgees, they're showing off membership in exclusive clubs—some burgees are so rare that collectors trade them like rare Pokémon cards.

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