| 释义 |
ly·on king of arms
\ˈlīən-\ noun
also lyon
(plural lyon kings of arms also lyons)
Usage: usually capitalized L&K&A
Etymology: lyon, obsolete var of lion
: the chief officer of arms in Scotland who sits as judge in Lyon Court, grants patents of arms, supervises the Scottish heralds and pursuivants in the preparation and conduct of state, public, and royal ceremonial, and is also controller of the royal messengers-at-arms |