Norroy
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Norroy
C15: Old French nor north + roy king
Example Sentences
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At Hillsborough Castle on Sunday, the Accession Proclamation was read by the Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Robert Noel in front of an audience of dignitaries and members of the public.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2022
At Hillsborough Castle on Sunday, the Accession Proclamation will be read by the Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Robert Noel in front of an audience of dignitaries and members of the public.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2022
Norroy and Ulster King of Arms is one of the three senior officers of arms at the College of Arms in London, the heraldic authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of the Commonwealth.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2022
The final proclamation is made by Norroy King of Arms, at present Arthur William Steuart Cochrane.
From Time Magazine Archive
Norroy, king at arms, stood each day at the choir door, saying: "Of your charity pray for the soul of the high and mighty prince, our late sovereign lord and king, Henry VIII."
From Purgatory by Sadlier, Mrs. James
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