What does "norroy" mean?

The most northern of the English kings-of-arms, whose jurisdiction lay north of the Trent. Since 1943, the jurisdiction is Norroy and Ulster.

What is a synonym for "norroy"?

Common synonyms include: herald.

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Noun

1
The most northern of the English kings-of-arms, whose jurisdiction lay north of the Trent. Since 1943, the jurisdiction is Norroy and Ulster. historical

Proper Noun

Etymology 1

From Old French norht, north, nort (“north”) + roi (“king”), Anglo-Norman roy (“king”).

Etymology 2

From French [Term?].

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