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gentleman-at-arms

 

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Noun gentleman-at-arms has 1 sense
  1. gentleman-at-arms - one of 40 gentlemen who attend the British sovereign on state occasions
    --1 is a kind of
    gentleman

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Gentleman-at-Arms

Definition:

A gentleman-at-arms is a historical term referring to an armed attendant or personal bodyguard to a nobleman or monarch.

Senses:

1. Historical Sense:

In historical context, gentleman-at-arms refers to a person, often of noble birth, who was responsible for protecting and accompanying a nobleman or monarch during various formal events and occasions.

Example Sentence: The king's gentleman-at-arms stood by his side as he entered the grand hall.

2. Modern Sense:

In a modern context, gentleman-at-arms may refer to an individual who serves as a private security or close protection personnel to high-profile individuals, providing personal security services.

Example Sentence: The billionaire businessman hired a team of gentleman-at-arms for his personal security.

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