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swords of state

swords of state is the plural of sword of state.

Meaning of sword of state

Noun

sword of state (plural swords of state)

  1. A sword used as part of the regalia, symbolizing the power of a monarch to use the might of the state against its enemies.
    • The whole thing – save for the court shoes, which looked comfortable enough to be from the Portsmouth Marks & Spencer – was very Game of Thrones, an impression only added to by the fact that in front of her she carried the sword of state, which is 4ft long and weighs eight pounds.6 May 2023, Rachel Cooke, “It was ludicrous but also magnificent: the coronation stirred every emotion”, in The Guardian

Questions about swords of state

What is swords of state the plural of?
Swords of state is the plural of sword of state.

Words near swords of state in the dictionary

  1. swordpoints
  2. swordproof
  3. swords
  4. swords and sorcery
  5. swords of Damocles
  6. swords of state
  7. swords to ploughshares
  8. swords to plowshares
  9. swordslength
  10. swordslengths
  11. swordsman

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