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Kings-At-Arms

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The principal herald of England was of old designated "king of the heralds," a title which seems to have been exchanged for "king-at-arms" about the reign of Henry IV. The kings-at-arms at present existing in England are three,

Garter, Clarenceux, and Norroy, besides Bath, who. not a member of the college. Scotland is placed under an officer called "Lyon King-at-Arms," and Ireland is the province of one named "Ulster." Wharton.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The principal herald of England was of old designated “king of the heralds,” a title which seems to have been exchanged for “king-at-arms” about the reign of Henry TV. ‘The kings-at-arms at present existing in England are three,

Garter, Clarenceux, and Norroy, besides Bath, who. not a member of the college. Scotland is placed under an officer called “Lyon King-at-Arms,” and Ireland is the province of one named “Ulster.” Wharton.