sword-bearer

American  

[sawrd-bair-er] / ˈsɔrdˌbɛər ər /

noun

British.

1. an official who carries the sword of state on ceremonial occasions, as before the sovereign, a magistrate, or the like.

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Etymology

Origin of sword-bearer

First recorded in 1400–50, sword-bearer is from the late Middle English swerd berer. See sword, bearer

Example Sentences

He was in the midst of the most delicious dream—riding in that coveted coach, all gilt and gingerbread, on a certain 9th of November to come, moving in stately dignity through Cheapside, amidst the plaudits of little boys, the crowding of windows, and the arduous exertions of policemen to preserve order in the admiring mob; sitting with the mace and sword-bearer beside him, his mace and sword-bearer!

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I get on the top of the Lord Mayor's coach, leaning on the Mace, and supported by the Sword-bearer.

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Selictar, sē-lik′t�r, n. the sword-bearer of a Turkish chief.

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George-Ignatius, Prince de Lubomirski, Sword-Bearer of the Crown, Lieutenant-General of the King's Forces, Colonel of the Life-Guards, and Knight of the Order of the White Eagle, is descended from a Family of very great Distinction in Poland.

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"The hetman wrote about papa to the sword-bearer of Poznan," recited Zosia; "and the sword-bearer and Pan Pyotrovich found papa with Aga Murza Bey."

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