banneret (noun)
ban·ner·et (băn′ər-ĭt, -ə-rĕt′) also ban·ner·ette (băn′ə-rĕt′)
Meaning:
1. A small banner.
2. A feudal knight ranking between a knight bachelor and a baron, who was entitled to lead men into battle under his own standard.
Synonyms:
knight of a square flag.
Usage:
The banneret proudly led his troops into battle and pressed forward unafraid.
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