sword-bearer

[ sawrd-bair-er ]

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

Origin of sword-bearer

1
First recorded in 1400–50, sword-bearer is from the late Middle English swerd berer. See sword, bearer

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swordbearer

/ (ˈsɔːdˌbɛərə) /


noun
  1. an official who carries a ceremonial sword

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