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An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was fo…

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  1. An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms.
  2. n. an officer of the English peerage who organizes royal processions and other ceremonies
  3. An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms.
  4. An officer of state in England who marshals and orders allgreat ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor,arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war.The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he isstill the head of the herald's office or college of arms.