bannerman

[ ban-er-muh n ]

/ ˈbæn ər mən /

a person who carries a flag or banner; standard-bearer.

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First recorded in 1400–50, bannerman is from the late Middle English word baner(e)man. See banner, -man

See -man.

Gluck had sailed for Europe a month before—Bannerman knew that.
The Strength of the Strong|Jack London
If Bannerman could get in some time later, they could have got out some time earlier.
Sonia Married|Stephen McKenna
There remained the second visitor, and, as soon as the fire had been put out, Bannerman returned to the loft.
Sonia Married|Stephen McKenna
I was called in, and suddenly found that I had Bannerman in my power.
Hilda Wade|Grant Allen

The figures that I furnished Comrade Bannerman surprised him.
The Iron Puddler|James J. Davis