noun

vexillārĭus

gen. vexillārii · gender masculine · decl. 2nd

A standard-bearer; ensign

A standard-bearer, ensign.

Lit., Liv. 8, 8, 4; Tac. H. 1, 41.—

a leader; captain by extension

Transf., a leader, captain of a band of robbers, App. M. 4, p. 146.—

the oldest class of veterans; the last summoned

vexillārĭi, ōrum, m., in the times of the emperors, the oldest class of veterans, the last summoned, Tac. A. 1, 38; id. H. 2, 83; 2, 100; Veg. Mil. 2, 110 fin. al.

Perseus ID: n50788 Key: vexillarius