armigerous

[ ahr-mij-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. bearing or entitled to use a coat of arms.

Other Words From

• nonar·miger·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of armigerous¹

First recorded in 1725–35; armiger + -ous

Example Sentences

An heraldic heiress is a lady whose father is armigerous but leaves no son.

From Project Gutenberg

Mottoes are not hereditary, but can be changed at the will of any armigerous person.

From Project Gutenberg