English Explanatory Dictionary

king-of-arms

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms, designated as Garter (Principal King of Arms), Clarenceux (for England south of the Trent and Wales), and Norroy & Ulster (for England north of the Trent and Northern Ireland).

Word forms

king-of-arms kings-of-arms king of arms

Etymology

From Middle English King of armes, kyng of armes.

Derived words

Lord Lyon King of Arms Lyon King of Arms
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