knight banneret
noun
knights bannerets
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pluralof knight banneret.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most of the judges had the honour of knighthood; some of them were knights bannerets; and some had the order of the Bath.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 262, July 7, 1827 by Various
Under the two Philips, his successors, this magnificence increased, and descended to the great vassals, who were soon imitated by the knights "bannerets."
From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by P. L. Jacob
The rank of knights bannerets was higher than that of ordinary knights, and they could be created on the field of battle only.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
It consisted of twenty-seven knights bannerets and 2000 men-at-arms.
From St. George for England by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
