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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A standard-bearer of a vexillum. Ancient-Rome

   "In letters like to those the vexillary / Hast left crag-carven o'er the streaming Gelt— […]"

Adjective

1. 1
   Creating a partition. not-comparable
2. 2
   Larger than the other (leaves, petals, etc.) and rising above them. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

vexillatorvexillator

Example

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"In letters like to those the vexillary / Hast left crag-carven o'er the streaming Gelt— […]"

Etymology

From Latin vexillarius: compare French vexillaire.

Related phrases

vexillary permutationstandard bearer

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