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field cornet

noun

  1. a commander of burgher troops called up in time of war or in an emergency, esp during the 19th century Often shortened tocornet


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Casting a last look upon his desolate kraal, the field-cornet turned his horse's head, and rode after the wagon.

Of course it was used to carry the field-cornet's powder, and, if full, it must have contained half-a-dozen pounds at least!

Out of all the live stock of the field-cornet, the cow alone remained, and she was now tended with the greatest care.

Had this work gone on much longer the field-cornet would have had but a poor gathering in harvest time.

The field-cornet in charge said he understood there were to be no hostilities that day.

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