field cornet en · NOUN
Meanings
- (South-Africa, historical) A civilian official in a drostdy, invested with the authority of a military officer and empowered to act as a magistrate.
- (South-Africa, historical) The holder of a military rank equivalent to that of a lieutenant in the Boer armies as well as in the South African Army between 1960 and 1968.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| field cornets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |