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gentleman-at-arms

/ˈdʒen.tl̩.mən ət ɑːmz/

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noun

/ˈdʒen.tl̩.mən ət ɑːmz/C2formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одного из 40 церемониальных джентльменов, которые сопровождают британского монарха на государственных мероприятиях.

A noun referring to one of a ceremonial body of 40 gentlemen who attend the British sovereign on state occasions.

  1. Royal BodyguardC2formalbritish

    One of a group of 40 gentlemen who serve as ceremonial bodyguards to the British monarch on state occasions.

    ruКоролевский телохранитель

    • The gentleman-at-arms stood proudly beside the throne during the coronation.
    • Each gentleman-at-arms wears a distinctive uniform for state ceremonies.
    • The Queen was attended by her gentlemen-at-arms at the opening of Parliament.

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Forms
  • gentlemen-at-arms plural form
  • gentlemen-at-arms' possessive plural form
  • gentleman-at-arms's possessive singular form