men-at-arms
- plural of man-at-arms.
Example Sentences
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Zorro has outwitted avaricious governors, truculent men-at-arms and evil oligarchs trying to seize California’s riches and foment discord between Mexico and the United States.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2020
Eventually, the three enlist in the White Company, a cadre of bowmen and men-at-arms now led by the gallant Sir Nigel Loring.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2020
"He specifies that he took 200 knights and men-at-arms prisoner," says Pepin.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2014
Lord and lady, their family, knights and other men-at-arms, and servants made their home in the castle.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Those who were allowed to leave left by the King's Gate or the Iron Gate, but Lannister men-at-arms in crimson cloaks and lion- crested helms manned the guard posts there.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
