Armorist

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person skilled in the bearings of coats of arms, and all relating to their emblazonment.

    "Several others are in the College of Arms. He was the first Welsh armorist to produce armorials of marshalled coats[…]"

  2. 2
    An armorer; one who produces arms and armor. uncommon

    ""But for now, you can have your fun and glory amusing a mob. you'll die in the arena soon enough." He pauses and examines Kiyo' s armor. "It seems the smithy and the armorist have given you some gifts to prolong your short stay.""

Example

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"Several others are in the College of Arms. He was the first Welsh armorist to produce armorials of marshalled coats[…]"

Etymology

From armor + -ist.

Related phrases

coats of arms

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