Champion of England

American  

noun

1. a hereditary official at British coronations, representing the king King's Champion or the queen Queen's Champion who is being crowned, and having originally the function of challenging to mortal combat any person disputing the right of the new sovereign to rule.

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Example Sentences

It is the quintessential sleeping giant: Champion of England three times in the 1950s, the club has enjoyed only two brief spells in the Premier League since 1992.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2017

Often had the noble Champion of England thought of the lovely Sabra, but knew not where she was.

From The Seven Champions of Christendom by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Plant the Champion of England every ten days until the middle of June, and thus secure a succession of the best of all.

From The Home Acre by Roe, Edward Payson

"Spoke like true fighting men!" said Natty Bell, standing with a hand on the shoulder of each, "and, John, we shall see this lad, this Barnabas of ours, Champion of England yet."

From The Amateur Gentleman by Farnol, Jeffery

In quality it is tender, very sweet and well flavored, resembling the Champion of England.

From The Field and Garden Vegetables of America Containing Full Descriptions of Nearly Eleven Hundred Species and Varietes; With Directions for Propagation, Culture and Use. by Burr, Fearing