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 tall and straight as a lance, though of a great age, for his hair, which curled from under his velvet cap of maintenance, was as white as the new-fallen snow.
From The White Company by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
In front are borne the four maces, Henry VII's sword and the cap of maintenance, escorted by the city police.
From From John O'Groats to Land's End by Naylor, Robert
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 Balzac, Honoré de
The insignia case in the Guildhall contained four maces, two swords of state, a cap of maintenance, a mayor's chain and badge, four chains for the sergeants-at-mace, a loving cup, and a salver.
From From John O'Groats to Land's End by Naylor, Robert
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