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king of arms

king of arms is the alternative form of king-of-arms.

Meaning of king-of-arms

Noun

king-of-arms (plural kings-of-arms)

  1. One of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms, designated as Garter (Principal King of Arms), Clarenceux (for England south of the Trent and Wales), and Norroy & Ulster (for England north of the Trent and Northern Ireland).
    • In April 1504 the longstanding Garter king-of-arms John Writhe died.2011, Thomas Penn, Winter King, Penguin, published 2012, page 188

Forms of king of arms

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Questions about king of arms

What is king of arms the alternative form of?
King of arms is the alternative form of king-of-arms.

Words near king of arms in the dictionary

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