racing flag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of racing flag
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Suddenly, a blonde beauty arrives carrying a racing flag in each hand.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2017
His campaign logo features a checkered racing flag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 5, 2016
Let me impress upon you, ladies, that a racing flag is a square flag, and that that is not a flag at all, but a burgee.
From The Queen's Cup by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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