officer of arms

noun

an officer with the duties of a herald, especially one charged with the devising, granting, or confirming of armorial bearings.

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Origin of officer of arms

First recorded in 1490–1500

Words nearby officer of arms

Office of Price Administration, Office of Technology Assessment, Office of War Information, office park, officer, officer of arms, officer of the day, officer of the deck, officer of the guard, officer of the watch, office seeker
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British Dictionary definitions for officer of arms

officer of arms

noun

heraldry a pursuivant or herald
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