Hello Honore!
The word 'cornetcy' is no longer used, but means the lowest rank of commissioned cavary officer in the British Army.
finta
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..."
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Thanks and regards
Hello Honore!
The word 'cornetcy' is no longer used, but means the lowest rank of commissioned cavary officer in the British Army.
finta
Dear Teacher,
Thank you so much for the explanation.
Regards.
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."
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http://www.friends-partners.org/oldf...ce_b04c01.html
n. satchel suspended by straps from cavalry officer's belt. Google Image Result for http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/781/580427.JPG
Thank you very much.
Regards.