gentleman-at-arms

[ jen-tl-muhn-uht-ahrmz ]

noun

, plural gen·tle·men-at-arms.

1. (in England) one of a guard of 40 gentlemen who attend the sovereign on state occasions.

gentleman-at-arms

noun

1. a member of the guard who attend the British sovereign on ceremonial and state occasions

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentleman-at-arms¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

After the Restoration appointed captain and paymaster of the corps of gentleman-at-arms.

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