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banneret¹ Definition

ban·neret (ban′ər et′)

noun

a small banner

banneret² Definition

ban·neret (ban′ər ət′)

noun

Historical a knight allowed to lead his men into a battle under his own banner and ranking just above a knight bachelor

Etymology: ME & OFr baneret < baniere, banner

banneret Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: Sir Richard Carew was made a knight banneret at Blackheath ( fn.