English Explanatory Dictionary

swordbearer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One who bears or carries a sword, especially as a symbol of their authority.

Word forms

swordbearer swordbearers sword-bearer

Etymology

From Middle English swerde berer, swerdeberer, swyrd berere, swyrdeberer; equivalent to sword + bearer.

Related words

swordbearing

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