alfiere — meaning in English

English meaning

• bishop noun A senior clergy member who oversees churches and priests within a district (a diocese).
• ensign noun A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.

Senses

alfiere is used for these senses in English:

• bishop (chess) The chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝ which moves along diagonal lines and developed from the shatranj alfil ("elephant") and was originally known as the aufil or archer in English.

bishop — full definition

1. noun A senior clergy member who oversees churches and priests within a district (a diocese).
2. noun A chess piece that moves diagonally.

ensign — full definition

1. noun A flag, especially one flown by a ship to show its nationality.
2. noun A badge or symbol of rank or office.
3. noun The lowest-ranking commissioned officer in the US Navy.

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