"gentleman-at-arms" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gentlemen-at-arms [plural]
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  1. A member of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, a bodyguard to the British monarch, instituted in 1509 and now having only ceremonial duties.
    Sense id: en-gentleman-at-arms-en-noun-lPzWE6Vs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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