king of arms
Noun
Meaning
king of arms (plural kings of arms)
Alternative form of king-of-arms
king-of-arms (plural kings-of-arms)
One of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms, designated as Garter (Principal King of Arms), Clarenceux (for England south of the Trent and Wales), and Norroy & Ulster (for England north of the Trent and Northern Ireland).
Alternative names
king-of-arms
Examples
Saskatchewan's official tartan was registered with the Court of Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland in 1961.
Thomas Woodcock, the Garter King of Arms and Senior Herald in England, said: "The Duchess of Sussex took a great interest in the design.
In Scotland, the Lord Lyon King of Arms has criminal jurisdiction to control the use of arms.