1. (n.) Originally, a knight who led his vassals into the field under his own banner; -- commonly used as a title of rank.

2. (n.) A title of rank, conferred for heroic deeds, and hence, an order of knighthood; also, the person bearing such title or rank.

3. (n.) A civil officer in some Swiss cantons.

4. (n.) A small banner.

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