noun
bannerman
Bannerman (noun) means a person, especially a soldier, responsible for carrying a flag or standard. Example: “The bannerman marched at the front of the column, colours held high.”
noun
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A person, especially a soldier, responsible for carrying a flag or standard.
"The bannerman marched at the front of the column, colours held high."
How to use bannerman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to carry a flag or standard, historically in a military procession or battle.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bannermen
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Etymology
A compound of banner and man, describing the historical role of carrying a unit's flag into battle.
Rhymes for bannerman
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What does “bannerman” mean?
The word “bannerman” means a person, especially a soldier, responsible for carrying a flag or standard. In plain terms, someone whose job is to carry a flag or standard, historically in a military procession or battle.
How do you use “bannerman” in a sentence?
Here is “bannerman” used in a sentence: “The bannerman marched at the front of the column, colours held high.”
What part of speech is “bannerman”?
“Bannerman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of bannerman?
"bannerman" (noun) means a person, especially a soldier, responsible for carrying a flag or standard.
