01 n. Originally, a knight who led his vassals into the field under his own banner; -- commonly used as a title of rank.
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Originally, a knight who led his vassals into the field under his own banner; -- commonly used as a title of rank.
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A title of rank, conferred for heroic deeds, and hence, an order of knighthood; also, the person bearing such title or rank.
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A civil officer in some Swiss cantons.
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A small banner.