n. (in full Lord Lyon or Lyon King of Arms) the chief herald of Scotland. Lyon Court the court over which he presides.
[ archaic form. of LION: named f. the lion on the royal shield ]
n. (in full Lord Lyon or Lyon King of Arms) the chief herald of Scotland. Lyon Court the court over which he presides.
[ archaic form. of LION: named f. the lion on the royal shield ]
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