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cornet

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Source Word

cornet

IPA(Pronunciation)

obsolete historical

The white headdress worn by the Sisters of Charity. / (obsolete) The standard flown by a cavalry troop.

Japanese Meaning

修道院の慈善会のシスターが着用する白い頭飾り / （古語）騎兵隊が掲げた標章

What is this buttons?

Before the procession began, the nun adjusted her cornet, smoothing the stiff white wings until they were perfectly symmetrical.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

行列が始まる前に、修道女は慈善会のシスターがかぶる白い頭飾りを整え、しっかりと形づけられた白いひだが左右対称になるようにした。

Sense（1）

The white headdress worn by the Sisters of Charity.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) The standard flown by a cavalry troop.

Sense（3）

(historical) The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the ensign in infantry).

No general would have sent a mere cornet in command of five hundred horse: Fairfax despatched a colonel to take charge as soon as he heard what had happened.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

cornets

（ plural ）

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