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knight banneret

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Definition of knight banneret

: a knight of an ancient English order of knighthood that was commonly conferred as a reward for valor on the field of battle and that entitled the holder to bear a banner rather than the pennon of a knight bachelor

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History and Etymology for knight banneret

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“Knight banneret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knight%20banneret. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.

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