Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CORN'ET
CORN'ET, n. [Fr. cornet, cornette; It. cornetta, cornetto; Sp. corneta, from L. cornu, a horn. See Horn.]
- An instrument of music, in the nature of a trumpet, sounded by blowing with the mouth. It was of a winding shape like a horn; used in armies and on occasions of joy. David played before the Lord on cornets. – 2 Sam. vi.
- In modern usage, an officer of cavalry, who bears the ensign or colors of a troop. He is the third officer in the company. – Encyc.
- A company of cavalry; a troop of horse. [Not used.] – Clarendon. Bacon.
- The cornet of a horse [coronet] is the lowest part of his pastern, that runs round the coffin and is distinguished by the hair that joins and covers the upper part of the hoof. – Farrier's Dict.
- A little cap of paper in which retailers inclose small wares.
- A scarf anciently worn by doctors. – Dict.
- A head-dress. – Dict.
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