SERJEANT-AT-ARMS


Meaning of SERJEANT-AT-ARMS in English

(also sergeant-at-arms )

■ noun ( plural serjeants-at-arms )

1》 an official of a legislative assembly whose duties include maintaining order and security.

2》 historical a knight or armed officer in the service of the monarch or a lord.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.