Meaning of armsbearer | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

Examples

“The same day, Cherkess Derzí Mustafa, one of the Imperial armsbearers (Silahshor), was sent express⟳ to Erzerúm to Malatialí Silihdár Súleimán Páshá.”

“Cutting off the armsbearers, who were young men, required fortitude which few religious groups exhibit — especially in America where numbers are important.”

“After a while Sir Erling's armsbearer came out and said that his master requested they wait⟳ for him at the hostel -- their horses stood ready in the courtyard.”

“Hence while sharing the traditional soldier motivations -- love⟳ of adventure, patriotism, the seeking of fame and glory, among others -- the black armsbearers were also prompted by a status drive⟳, and upward mobility spur.”

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