king's color

noun

often capitalized K&C
1
: a union jack carried on the right of the regimental color by most British regiments
used when the British monarch is a king
2
: a white ensign bearing the royal cipher used on ceremonial occasions by the Royal Navy
used when the British monarch is a king

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“King's color.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king%27s%20color. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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