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In the [[16th century]], various [[cavalry]] units referred to their junior officer or [[banner bearer|standard bearer]] as a ''cornet'', as well as the term being used for the unit itself. Some link this to the conical shape of the [[standard]] and others to the musical instrument the bearer would carry. |
In the [[16th century]], various [[cavalry]] units referred to their junior officer or [[banner bearer|standard bearer]] as a '''cornet''', as well as the term being used for the unit itself. Some link this to the conical shape of the [[standard]] and others to the musical instrument the bearer would carry. |
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Revision as of 15:42, 2 February 2006
Cornet (clothing)
A cornet is a conical hat or headdress worn by medieval women. My meager references disagree on what century is appropriate.
Cornet (regalia)
A cornet is an obscure form of coronet, a type of crown.
Cornet (music)
A cornet is a musical instrument, a type of horn closely related to the trumpet, but it is smaller and has a higher range.
Cornet (heraldry)
In the SCA, a cornet is a herald-in-training.
Cornet (combat)
In the 16th century, various cavalry units referred to their junior officer or standard bearer as a cornet, as well as the term being used for the unit itself. Some link this to the conical shape of the standard and others to the musical instrument the bearer would carry.
