Meaning of cornetcy | Babel Free
/ˈkɔɹnɪtsi/Definitions
The rank, role, or position of a cornet.
historical
Examples
“His uncle […] diverted him from that pursuit, and gave him a cornetcy in his own regiment.”
“I shall recommend your friend for an Ensigncy. Should you prefer a Cornetcy for him, I may be able to give him one.”
“He was afterwards gazetted to a Cornetcy in the First Regiment of Life Guards.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.