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cornetcy

UK/ˈkɔːnɪtsi/US/ˈkɔɹnɪtsi/

cornetcy noun: the rank, role, or position of a cornet.

Noun

cornetcy (plural cornetcies)

  1. (historical) The rank, role, or position of a cornet.
    • His uncle […] diverted him from that pursuit, and gave him a cornetcy in his own regiment.1761, “Jod.”, in A New and General Biographical Dictionary, volume 12, page 477
    • I shall recommend your friend for an Ensigncy. Should you prefer a Cornetcy for him, I may be able to give him one.1809, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington [aut.]; Lieutenant-Colonel John Gurwood [compil.], Wellington Despatches, volume 5, page 141

Forms of cornetcy

pluralcornetcies

Origin of cornetcy

Formed as cornet (“the fifth commissioned officer in a troop of cavalry”) + -cy.

Questions about cornetcy

What does cornetcy mean?
Cornetcy means the rank, role, or position of a cornet.
What part of speech is cornetcy?
Cornetcy is a noun.
How do you pronounce cornetcy?
Cornetcy is pronounced /ˈkɔɹnɪtsi/ (US).
What is the plural of cornetcy?
The plural of cornetcy is cornetcies.

Words near cornetcy in the dictionary

  1. cornerways
  2. cornerwise
  3. cornes
  4. cornet
  5. cornetcies
  6. cornetcy
  7. corneter
  8. corneters
  9. cornetfish
  10. cornetfishes
  11. cornetist

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