Definition of "bannerman" [bannerman]

• A standard-bearer; a bannerer. (noun)
• A person belonging to one of the eight banners into which the Manchus are marshaled. See banner, 6. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Words Microsoft Word squirms at: dirtmage, bannerman, barkcrabs, overshirt"
• "He is a loyal bannerman and sworn knight of Lord Tywin Lannister."
• "Down went armed horse-down went accoutred knight-down went banner and bannerman — down went peaked boot and crowned helmet, and of those who fell not a man escaped with life."