English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
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Banneret
(n.)
Originally, a knight who led his vassals into the field
under his own banner; -- commonly used as a title of rank.
Banneret
(n.)
A title of rank, conferred for heroic deeds, and hence,
an order of knighthood; also, the person bearing such title or rank.
Banneret
(n.)
A civil officer in some Swiss cantons.
Banneret
(n.)
A small banner.