Armigeri

/ɑːrˈmɪdʒəri/ noun

Definition

Plural of armiger in Latin form; multiple persons entitled to bear arms or armor-bearers.

Etymology

Latin nominative plural of 'armiger,' preserving the original Latin form used in formal documents, heraldic texts, and Latin writings throughout the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Kelly Says

The persistence of Latin plurals like 'armigeri' in English shows how deeply Latin embedded itself in English culture—especially in law and heraldry, where Latin forms were used to convey authority and formality.

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