swordbearer

See also: sword-bearer

English

Alternative forms

sword-bearer

Etymology

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

Noun

swordbearer (plural swordbearers)

One who bears or carries a sword.

Related terms

swordbearing

Translations

one who bears or carries a sword

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

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