armorbearer

American  

[ahr-mer-bair-er] / ˈɑr mərˌbɛər ər /

noun

1. a male attendant bearing the armor or arms of a warrior or knight.

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Etymology

Origin of armorbearer

First recorded in 1605–15; armor + bearer

Example Sentences

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armorbearer

And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armorbearer, and said, "Come up to us, and we will show you a thing."

From Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students by Theodore Gerald Soares

And his armorbearer said to him, "Do all that is in thine heart: turn thee, behold I am with thee according to thy wish."

From The Bible Story by Newton Marshall Hall

But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid.

From Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students by Theodore Gerald Soares

Saul liked David so well that he made him his armorbearer; and David carried the shield and spear, and sword for Saul, when the king was before his army.

From The Wonder Book of Bible Stories by Logan Marshall

The knights in Europe used to have their squires: Jonathan had his armorbearer.

From Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students by Theodore Gerald Soares