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单词 sergeant at arms
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sergeant at arms


noun

an executive officer of a legislative or other body, whose duty it is to enforce its commands, preserve order, etc.

Origin of sergeant at arms

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Words nearby sergeant at arms

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British Dictionary definitions for sergeant at arms

sergeant at arms

noun

an officer of a legislative or fraternal body responsible for maintaining internal order
(formerly) an officer who served a monarch or noble, esp as an armed attendant
Also: sergeant, serjeant at arms, serjeant
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