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badge []

jelvény [jˈɛlveːɲ]

n A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, wear|worn on one's clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.

n A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.

n A card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area.

n Something characteristic; a mark; a token.

n (1811|obsolete|cant) A brand on the hand of a thief, etc.

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

n (heraldry) A distinctive mark worn by servants, retainers, and followers of royalty or nobility, who, being beneath the rank of gentlemen, have no right to armorial bearings.

v (transitive) To mark or distinguish with a badge.

v (transitive) To show a badge to.

v (transitive) To enter a restricted area by showing one's badge.