Definition of bannerman:
(n) :
A person assigned to carry the colours, standards or guidons of a military unit.
(n) :
A man who belonged to the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty.
(n) :
A person of Manchu descent.
(n) :
A samurai in the direct service of the Tokugawa shogunate of feudal Japan, also known as a hatamoto.
(n) :
A surname originating as an occupation for a standard-bearer.