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Meaning of banneret
banneret (n)
a knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command
banneret (n.)
Originally, a knight who led his vassals into the field under his own banner; -- commonly used as a title of rank.
A title of rank, conferred for heroic deeds, and hence, an order of knighthood; also, the person bearing such title or rank.
A civil officer in some Swiss cantons.
A small banner.
banneret Sentence Examples
- The esteemed banneret led his loyal knights into battle, his banner unfurled proudly.
- Only the most valiant and skilled knights were bestowed the honor of becoming bannerets.
- The king bestowed the title of banneret upon the victorious commander in recognition of his military prowess.
- The banneret's banner served as a rallying point for his troops on the battlefield.
- The ancient custom of dubbing knights banneret is still practiced in some modern military traditions.
- The banneret's shield bore the distinctive insignia of his lineage and coat of arms.
- The banneret possessed the authority to raise his own army in times of need.
- The slain banneret's banner was carried back to his family as a symbol of his valor.
- The banneret's retinue consisted of squires, men-at-arms, and other followers.
- The banneret's position in feudal society was both prestigious and influential.
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a knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher commandOriginally, a knight who led his vassals into the field under his own
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The esteemed banneret led his loyal knights into battle, his banner unfurled proudly.
Only the most valiant and skilled knights were bestowed the honor of becoming bannerets.
The king bestowed the title of banneret upon the victorious commander in recognition of his military prowess.
The banneret's banner served as a rallying point for his troops on the battlefield.
