Bannerman
/ˈbænərmən/noun
A man who carries a banner or flag, especially in a procession or military context.
Did you know?In medieval Europe, the banner was not just decoration; it was a legal and military symbol of authority, so the bannerman often stood at the center of ritual, loyalty, and battle identity.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*bandwō
“a sign, token, or mark”
Old French
OF
baniere
“a banner, standard, or flag”
Middle English
ME
banere
“a banner or standard”
Middle English
ME
banerman
“a man who carries a banner”
Modern English
English
bannerman
“a banner bearer or standard-bearer”