vexillary
Americannoun
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vexillaries
plural
adjective
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of or relating to flags.
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of or relating to a vexillum.
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of vexillary
First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin vexillārius “standard-bearer”; see vexillum, -ary
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Thank you for your question, which is vexed and vexillary.
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