bannerman

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A person assigned to carry the colours, standards or guidons of a military unit.
2. 2
   A man who belonged to the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty.
3. 3
   A person of Manchu descent.
4. 4
   A samurai in the direct service of the Tokugawa shogunate of feudal Japan, also known as a hatamoto.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as an occupation for a standard-bearer.