vexillary

vex·il·lar·y

 (vĕk′sə-lĕr′ē)

n. pl. vex·il·lar·ies

1. A member of the oldest class of army veterans who served under a special standard in ancient Rome.

2. A standard-bearer.

adj.

Of or relating to a vexillum.

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[Latin vexillārius, from vexillum, flag; see vexillum.]

vexillary

a standard bearer.

See also: Flags