armiger

English

/ˈɑːmɪdʒə/, /ˈɑːɹmɪdʒəɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • (heraldry) A person entitled to bear a coat of arms.
  • A squire carrying the armour of a knight.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin armiger (carrying weapons armour).

Origin

Latin

armiger

Gloss

carrying weapons armour

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