top-flag

廃用

(nautical, obsolete) A flag flown from the top of the mast of a sailing ship.

日本語の意味

帆船のマスト上部に掲げられる旗。

The captain ordered the top-flag raised to signal the approaching fleet.

船長は接近する艦隊に合図するために、マストの頂上に掲げる旗を揚げるよう命じた。

意味（1）

(nautical, obsolete) A flag flown from the top of the mast of a sailing ship.

[…] when he shall know it lies in vs,

To banish him, and then to call him home,

Twill make him vaile the topflag of his pride,

And feare to offend the meanest noble man.

top-flags

（ plural ）