Swordbearer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who bears or carries a sword, especially as a symbol of their authority.

Etymology

From Middle English swerde berer, swerdeberer, swyrd berere, swyrdeberer; equivalent to sword + bearer.

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