armour-bearer

noun

history a retainer who carried the arms or armour of a warrior

Nearby words

armorize, armory, armory show, armour, armour plate, armour-bearer, armoured, armoured car, armourer, armoury, armpad

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Examples from the Web for armour-bearer

The messenger answered, he had none but one man, who had been his armour-bearer, and was staying with him without the town.
Old English Chronicles|Various
Jonathan and his armour-bearer charged the Philistine garrison and routed hundreds singlehanded.
When the Holy Ghost is Come|S. L. Brengle
Saul appointed him his armour-bearer, thus securing to himself the cheering influence of his presence.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
The latter anticipated his surrender, inasmuch as he and his armour-bearer mutually slew each other.
The History of Antiquity, Vol. III (of VI)|Max Duncker

In the earliest times, possibly in the days of Olybion himself, every warrior of distinction was attended by his armour-bearer.
The Curiosities of Heraldry|Mark Antony Lower