man-at-arms
a soldier.
a heavily armed soldier on horseback, especially in medieval times.
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How to use man-at-arms in a sentence
A fellow rudely clad—a hybrid between man-at-arms and lackey—lounged on a musket to confront them in the gateway.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHer mother had been carried off by a Burgundian man-at-arms, and none knew what had become of her.
The Merrie Tales Of Jacques Tournebroche | Anatole FranceThe great mace of Sebastian had dashed the sword aside, and De Carnac smote the man-at-arms so that he toppled with a dull cry.
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisMany a stout man-at-arms died by the way, of sheer weariness; but the host pressed on.
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisThen a veteran man-at-arms came forward and kissed Richard's feet.
God Wills It! | William Stearns Davis
British Dictionary definitions for man-at-arms
a soldier, esp a heavily armed mounted soldier in medieval times
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