cap of maintenance
Britishnoun
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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
The cap of maintenance was formerly worn by the sword-bearer on ceremonial occasions, but was now carried on a cushion.
From From John O'Groats to Land's End by Naylor, Robert
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 Seaman, Owen, Sir
They may prove a cap of maintenance to you still, if you can away with your wife.
From The Way of the World by Congreve, William
This was done by investing them with a sword, a cap of maintenance or estate, and with a circlet of gold set with precious stones, which was imposed on the head.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
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