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Cornetcy means (military, historical) The rank, role, or position of a cornet..
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/ˈkɔɹnɪtsi/ · noun
(military, historical) The rank, role, or position of a cornet..
He was afterwards gazetted to a Cornetcy in the First Regiment of Life Guards.
His uncle […] diverted him from that pursuit, and gave him a cornetcy in his own regiment.
I shall recommend your friend for an Ensigncy. Should you prefer a Cornetcy for him, I may be able to give him one.
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Cornetcy means (military, historical) The rank, role, or position of a cornet..
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He was afterwards gazetted to a Cornetcy in the First Regiment of Life Guards.
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