sergeant at arms meaning

UK /ˈsɑːdʒənt ət ɑːmz/ US /ˈsɑrdʒənt æt ɑrmz/ 4 syllables

sergeant at arms (noun): an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands.

Definition of sergeant at arms

  1. an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands

    Synonyms: serjeant-at-arms

    Type of: officeholder

How to pronounce sergeant at arms

sergeant at arms is pronounced /ˈsɑːdʒənt ət ɑːmz/ in British English and /ˈsɑrdʒənt æt ɑrmz/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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