armour-bearer

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noun

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

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Words nearby armour-bearer

armor-piercing, armor plate, armory, Armory Show, armour, armour-bearer, armoured, armoured car, armourer, armour plate, armoury

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How to use armour-bearer in a sentence

Jonathan and his armour-bearer charged the Philistine garrison and routed hundreds singlehanded.
When the Holy Ghost is Come|S. L. Brengle
Jesse hardly recalled his son from the honourable post of armour-bearer to the king!
The Bible: what it is|Charles Bradlaugh
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 exploit was worthy to be ranked with the famous achievement of Jonathan and his armour-bearer at the pass of Michmash.
The Expositor's Bible: The Second Book of Samuel|W. G. Blaikie

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