swordbearer

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

sword-bearer

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

swordbearer (plural swordbearers)

One who bears or carries a sword.

Related terms[edit]

swordbearing

Translations[edit]

one who bears or carries a sword

German: Schwertbrüder
Latin: ensifer
Macedonian: мечо́носец m (mečónosec)
Russian: мечено́сец (ru) m (mečenósec)

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