1. (n.) A distinctive mark, token, sign, or cognizance, worn on the person; as, the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman.

2. (n.) Something characteristic; a mark; a token.

3. (n.) A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one.

4. (v. t.) To mark or distinguish with a badge.

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