cap of maintenance
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Sir Grummore stood up respectfully and took off his cap of maintenance.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
He was installed in the Norman fashion, and the sword and cap of maintenance were made the insignia of the dignity.
From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Mary Frances Cusack
The Eric.—An adaptation of the cap of maintenance in a special elastic material, warranted not to burst under pressure of abnormal expansion of the head of the wearer.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, September 22, 1920 by Sir Owen Seaman
The Cadignans bear: or, five lozenges sable appointed, placed fess-wise, with the word "Memini" for motto, a crown with a cap of maintenance, no supporters or mantle.
From Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan by Honoré de Balzac
The students made a snatch at the "cap of maintenance" worn by the sword-bearer.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume II by Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson) Sharpe
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