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swordbearer

/ ˈsɔːdˌbɛərə /

noun

  1. an official who carries a ceremonial sword

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Our first visit was to Madame Humiecka, wife of the swordbearer to the crown; this lady is my aunt.

My swordbearer got the paste, and now may the writing stick there as an honorable memento till the end of the world.

In some parts of the country a swordbearer accompanied the Morris-men.

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