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

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 Soares, Theodore Gerald

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 Hall, Newton Marshall

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 Marshall, Logan

And Jonathan said unto his armorbearer, "Come up after me: for the Lord hath delivered them into the hand of Israel."

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

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

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