noun

vexillum

gen. vexilli · gender neuter · decl. 2nd

dim. of vēlum

a military ensign; standard; banner

a military ensign, standard, banner, flag.

In gen., Caes. B. G. 6, 36; Cic. Phil. 2, 40, 102; 5, 11, 29; id. Att. 10, 15,…

In gen., Caes. B. G. 6, 36; Cic. Phil. 2, 40, 102; 5, 11, 29; id. Att. 10, 15, 2; id. Agr. 2, 32, 86; Tac. A. 1, 20 al.—

a red flag; to raise; display •

In partic., a red flag placed on the general's tent, as a signal for marching or for battle: vexillum proponere, to raise or display, Caes. B. G. 2, 20: vexillo signum dare, id. B. C. 3, 89 fin.—

the troops belonging to a; a company; troop by extension

Transf., the troops belonging to a vexillum, a company, troop, Liv. 8, 8; Tac. H. 1, 70; Stat. Th. 12, 782.—

figuratively •

Trop.: Fortunae, Stat. S. 4, 2, 43.

Perseus ID: n50791 Key: vexillum