sword-bearer

sword-bear·er

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Definition of sword-bearer word

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

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

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

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