king of arms

A form of king-of-arms — 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).

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Meanings

nounking of arms (plural kings of arms)

plural kings of arms

  1. alternativeAlternative form of king-of-arms.
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