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Meaning of cornetcy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/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.

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