knight of the square flag

Other forms: knights of the square flag

Definitions of knight of the square flag
  1. noun
    a knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command
    synonyms: banneret, knight banneret
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    knight
    originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
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