A Word from "War and Peace"

[Honore]

Dear Teacher,

I have looked up the following word, written bold, in all dictionaries but could not find any explanation. Would you please help me?

"...Rostov, who had just celebrated his promotion to a cornetcy..."

source:
http://www.friends-partners.org/oldf...ce_b03c07.html

Thanks and regards

[finta]

Hello Honore!

The word 'cornetcy' is no longer used, but means the lowest rank of commissioned cavary officer in the British Army.

finta

[Honore]

Dear Teacher,

Thank you so much for the explanation.

Regards.

[Honore]

Dear Teacher,

Would you also please help me for the underlined word in the following sentence?

Thanks and regards.

"In the room next their bedroom there was a confusion of sabers, satchels, sabretaches, open portmanteaus, and dirty boots."

Source:
http://www.friends-partners.org/oldf...ce_b04c01.html

[Anglika]

n. satchel suspended by straps from cavalry officer's belt. Google Image Result for http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/781/580427.JPG

[Honore]

Thank you very much.

Regards.