Definition

A person who is allowed to wear or carry a coat of arms, often serving as a squire to a knight.

Example

The armiger proudly displayed his family's coat of arms during the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you know that an armiger is someone entitled to bear heraldic arms?

Really? I had no idea what that meant!

Yeah, it's pretty interesting, especially in historical contexts.

For sure! I love learning about medieval history.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Armiger is formed from "arma" (meaning arms or weapons) and "-ger" (from the Latin "gerere", meaning to bear or carry). The word refers to one who bears arms, particularly in a heraldic context, often used to denote a squire or a person entitled to bear a coat of arms.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'bears' ('gerere') 'arms' ('arma') — that's why an armiger is someone who carries or bears arms.

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