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chains of office

chains of office is the plural of chain of office.

Meaning of chain of office

Noun

chain of office (plural chains of office)

  1. A heavy chain, usually made of gold or another precious metal, worn around a person’s neck to denote their official position.
    • When the Court came upon the Hustings, the Livery were acquainted of the choice the Court had made; and the proper Officers immediately put the chain of office round his neck as Lord Mayor elect;1762 October, The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure, volume 31, page 215

Questions about chains of office

What is chains of office the plural of?
Chains of office is the plural of chain of office.

Words near chains of office in the dictionary

  1. Chains of Being
  2. chains of command
  3. chains of custody
  4. chains of events
  5. chains of evidence
  6. chains of office
  7. chains of thought
  8. chains of title
  9. chains up
  10. chainsaw
  11. chainsaw consultant

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