swordbearer en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English swerde berer, swerdeberer, swyrd berere, swyrdeberer; equivalent to sword + bearer.
Meanings
- One who bears or carries a sword, especially as a symbol of their authority.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swordbearers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sword-bearer | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
de Schwertbrüder (one who bears or carries a sword) · mk мечо́носец (one who bears or carries a sword) · la ensifer (one who bears or carries a sword) · ru мечено́сец (one who bears or carries a sword)