Knight Banneret (Noun)
Meaning
A knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The king dubbed him a knight-banneret for his bravery in leading the charge against the enemy lines.
- As a knight-banneret, he was granted the right to display a square banner bearing his coat of arms.
- Sir Edward was made a knight-banneret after his heroic defense of the castle against the invading forces.
- The knight-banneret commanded a contingent of soldiers in the king's army, earning respect for his tactical prowess.
- After being raised to the rank of knight-banneret, he was entitled to participate in the highest councils of war and to bear a square banner in battle.