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Norroy|ˈnɒrɔɪ|
Also 5 Norrey.
[f. AF. nor- north + rey, roy king.]
The title of the third King of Arms, whose jurisdiction lies to the north of the Trent.
1485Rolls of Parlt. VI. 349/2 John More, otherwise called Norrey, Chief Herauld and Kyng of Armes of the North parties of this oure Realme. 1503Lett. & P. Rich. III & Hen. VII (Rolls) I. 418 The said Norroy shall well note the manner and words that the said king shall use. 1631Weever Anc. Funeral Mon. 687 Norroy, king of Armes of the north parts. 1686Ashmole Diary (1774) 374 The Duke of Norfolk proposed to me, to give my brother Dugdale the place of Norroy. 1722Lond. Gaz. No. 6084/5 His Grace's Surcoat of Arms, carried by Norroy King of Arms. 1796Burke Let. to Noble Lord Wks. VIII. 37 Prouder by far than all the Garters, and Norroys and Clarencieux, and Rouge Dragons. 1806A. Duncan Nelson's Funeral 33 Norroy, King of Arms, (in a Mourning Coach). 1895Whitaker's Almanack 171/2 Kings of Arms. Garter,..Clarenceux,..Norroy. |