bannerman

[ban-er-muh n]

noun, plural ban·ner·men.

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

Origin of bannerman

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

Usage note

See -man.

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I was called in, and suddenly found that I had Bannerman in my power.
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Well, no doubt Bannerman's informed you that she's not here.
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Bannerman explored every inch of the wreckage and returned to the garage empty-handed.
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Stephen McKenna
Mr. Bannerman had admitted Beresford and another (whose name was not given).
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If Bannerman could get in some time later, they could have got out some time earlier.
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