Examples of 'king of arms' in a sentence
Meaning of "king of arms"
This phrase historically refers to a position or title associated with heraldry and medieval court ceremonies. The King of Arms was responsible for overseeing matters related to coats of arms, genealogical research, and the granting of armorial bearings. In a contemporary context, the phrase may be used metaphorically to describe someone who holds a position of great authority or expertise
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For a hungry King of Arms he was a marked man.
All offices except that of Registrar and King of Arms are now vacant.
Garter Principal King of Arms carries his baton of office.
The office has anciently been nominally under the jurisdiction of Norroy King of Arms.
The appointment of the King of Arms continues this tradition.
King of Arms.
In modern times the Corps of Chronicler King of Arms went through several changes.
They are officially recognised as clan chieftains by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.
In many heraldic traditions, only a king of arms has the authority to grant armorial bearings.
The clan does not have a chief recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.
Lyon, king of arms.
Following the war, he was rewarded with an appointment as Garter King of Arms.
The official arms of the Garter Principal King of Arms were in use by circa 1520.
In 1978 he retired to the subordinate position of Clarenceux King of Arms.
Lord Lyon King of Arms officially recognised her use of the surname Fraser in 1973.
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I would not leave you girls for the Lord… Lyon, king of arms.
He remained a herald in ordinary until 1929, when he was appointed Norroy King of Arms.
