messenger-at-arms

noun

An officer who executes the summonses of the Court of Session.

Meanings

nounmessenger-at-arms (plural messengers-at-arms)

plural messengers-at-arms

  1. ScotlandAn officer who executes the summonses of the Court of Session.
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