Meaning of train-bearer | Babel Free

Definitions

An attendant who supports the train of a dignitary.

Equivalents

Examples

“This fellow, I say, stiled himself a lawyer, but was indeed a most vile petty-fogger, without sense or knowledge of any kind; one of those who may be termed train-bearers to the law […]”

“Supported by his train-bearers and attendants, and leaning on his golden staff, he with raucous accent delivered his mission: […]”

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