Obs. [ad. L. corniculārius a soldier presented with a corniculum (or horn-shaped ornament worn on the helmet) and thereby promoted; an adjutant.] An assistant officer.
c. 1386. Chaucer, Sec. Nun’s T., 369. Oon Maximus, that was an Officer Of the Prefectes, and his Corniculer [v.r. -eere, -ere].
1447. Bokenham, Seyntys (Roxb.), 230. To oon Maximus hys cornyculer He hem delyverid.
