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King-of-arms

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king-of-arms

  [king-uhv-ahrmz]
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–noun, plural kings-of-arms.
a title of certain of the principal heralds of England and certain other kingdoms empowered by their sovereigns to grant armorial bearings.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME king of armes. See king, arm 2
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king-of-arms   (kĭng'əv-ärmz')
n.   pl. kings-of-arms (kĭngz'-)
A high-ranking heraldic officer in Great Britain.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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