Lyon King of Arms
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Lyon King of Arms
C14: archaic spelling of lion , referring to the figure on the royal shield
Example Sentences
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Sir Thomas, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, described how the Crown Jewels, also known as the Honours of Scotland, had been borne from Edinburgh Castle to the cathedral in "a procession of glittering splendour".
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023
In preparation for its temporary departure to London, a ceremonial procession took place from the castle's Great Hall, led by the Lord Lyon King of Arms - the monarch's representative in Scotland.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2023
The heckling became pronounced when Lord Lyon King of Arms, who leads royal ceremonies in Scotland, said: “God Save the King” during Sunday’s ceremony at Mercat Cross, near St Giles’ Cathedral.
From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2022
Still, there was also some booing in Edinburgh when Joseph Morrow, Lord Lyon King of Arms, finished his proclamation with the words “God save the king!”
From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2022
Lyon King of Arms, the legal heraldic officer of Scotland, who presides over the Lyon Court.
From The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge by Nuttall, P. Austin
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