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vexillarius

vexillarius, a standard-bearer, ensign

vexillārĭus, ii, m. [vexillum].
  • A standard-bearer, ensign.
    • A Lit., Liv. 8, 8, 4; Tac. H. 1, 41.—
    • B Transf., a leader, captain of a band of robbers, Ap. Met. 4, 10, 5.—
  • II vexillārĭi, ōrum, m., in the times of the emperors, the oldest class of veterans, the last summoned, Tac. A. 1, 38; id. H. 2, 83; 2, 100; Veg. Mil. 2, 110 fin. al.

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