serjeant at arms

noun

a variant spelling of sergeant at arms

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How to use serjeant at arms in a sentence

Belhaven made his escape to his own country, and was there beyond the reach of the Serjeant-at-Arms.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington Macaulay
Montagu was committed to the custody of the serjeant-at-arms, and the House petitioned the King for his punishment.
Letters to Severall Persons of Honour | John Donne
Even when he has finished they sometimes have to be removed by the Serjeant-at-Arms with a chisel.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 10, 1920 | Various
The Serjeant-at-Arms had no doubt made all out of his captive that the Commons would let him.
Life of John Milton | Richard Garnett
In 1606 he was promoted to be attorney-general for Ireland, and created serjeant-at-arms.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 | Various

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