cornet

1. n. An obsolete rude reed instrument (Ger. Zinken), of the oboe family. Source: opted

2. n. A brass instrument, with cupped mouthpiece, and furnished with valves or pistons, now used in bands, and, in place of the trumpet, in orchestras. See Cornet-a-piston. Source: opted

3. n. A certain organ stop or register. Source: opted

4. n. A cap of paper twisted at the end, used by retailers to inclose small wares. Source: opted

5. n. A troop of cavalry; -- so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player. Source: opted

6. n. The standard of such a troop. Source: opted

7. n. The lowest grade of commissioned officer in a British cavalry troop, who carried the standard. The office was abolished in 1871. Source: opted

8. n. A headdress Source: opted

9. n. A square cap anciently worn as a mark of certain professions. Source: opted

10. n. A part of a woman's headdress, in the 16th century. Source: opted

11. n. See Coronet, 2. Source: opted

12. n. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves Source: wordnet

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