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sword-bearer

noun

Definition of sword-bearer

1 : a British civic official who carries a sword before a municipal officer on ceremonial occasions
2 : one that is armed with a sword

History and Etymology for sword-bearer

Middle English swordberer, from sword entry 1 + berer bearer

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