Ancient, subst. 1) the next in command under the lieutenant: “--s, corporals, lieutenants,” H4A IV, 2, 26. “a. Pistol” H4B II, 4, 74. H4B II, 4, 74 H4B II, 4, 74 H4B II, 4, 74 H5 II, 1, 3. V, 1, 18 (Fluellen pronounces Aunchient). Oth. I, 1, 33. 2, 49. 3, 121 and passim. Fluellen says: “an aunchient lieutenant,” H5 III, 6, 13.
2) standard: “an old faced a.,” H4A IV, 2, 34, an old standard mended with a different colour.