vexillary

[ vek-suh-ler-ee ]
/ ˈvɛk səˌlɛr i /

noun, plural vex·il·lar·ies.

(in ancient Rome) one of a class of veteran soldiers who served under a special banner.

adjective

of or relating to flags.
of or relating to a vexillum.

Origin of vexillary

First recorded in 1585–95, vexillary is from the Latin word vexillārius standard-bearer. See vexillum, -ary

Words nearby vexillary

vetter, vex, vexation, vexatious, vexed, vexillary, vexillate, vexillographer, vexillology, vexillum, vf