VEXILLARY


Meaning of VEXILLARY in English

I. ˈveksəˌlerē, -ri noun

( -es )

Etymology: Latin vexillarius, from vexillum + -arius -ary, noun suffix

1. : a veteran under a special standard in an ancient Roman army

2. : standard-bearer

II. adjective

Etymology: Latin vexill um + English -ary, adjective suffix

1. : of or relating to an ensign or standard

2. : relating to or constituting a vexillum

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