BANNERET


Meaning of BANNERET in English

[ 'banərɪt ]

■ noun historical

1》 a knight who commanded his own troops in battle under his own banner.

2》 a knighthood given on the battlefield for courage.

Origin

ME: from OFr. baneret , lit. 'bannered', from baniere (see banner ).

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