(Heb. shophar), a loud-sounding instrument, made of the horn of a ram or a chamois (sometimes of an ox), and used by the ancient Hebrews for signals, (Leviticus 25:9) and much used by the priests. (1 Chronicles 15:28)
·noun A headdress. II. Cornet ·noun ·see <<Coronet>>, 2. III. Cornet ·noun The standard of such a ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Heb. shophar, "brightness," with reference to the clearness of its sound (1 Chr. 15:28; 2 Chr. 15:14...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A commissioned officer who carries the colours belonging to a cavalry troop, equivalent to an ensign...
The Sailor's Word-Book
An ensign of foot. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
·noun A brass wind instrument, like the trumpet, furnished with valves moved by small pistons or sli...