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† corˈniculer Obs. [ad. L. corniculārius a soldier presented with a corniculum (or horn-shaped ornament worn on the helmet) and thereby promoted; an adjutant.] An assistant officer.
c1386Chaucer Sec. Nun's T. 369 Oon Maximus, that was an Officer Of the Prefectes, and his Corniculer [v.r. -eere, -ere]. 1447O. Bokenham Seyntys (Roxb.) 230 To oon Maximus hys cornyculer He hem delyverid. |