knight banneret

noun

, plural knights bannerets.

1. banneret ¹( def 2 ).

knight banneret

noun

1. another name for a banneret

Word History and Origins

Origin of knight banneret¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It was probably owing to his great wealth that his son was made a knight-banneret, and his grandson became Earl of Suffolk.

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Ceremonies on his becoming a knight-banneret, ib.His remarkable generousness, 52.

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Some fortune was, however, always thought necessary for the support of the dignity of knight-banneret.

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If you neglect it, you might as well go out as an unarmed knight-banneret to fight against men in armor.

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The end of the pennon was cut off upon the person being created a knight banneret.

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