Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SWORD-BEAR-ER
SWORD-BEAR-ER, n. [sword and bear.]
An officer in the city of London, who carries a sword as an emblem of justice before the lord mayor when he goes abroad.
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SWORD-BEAR-ER, n. [sword and bear.]
An officer in the city of London, who carries a sword as an emblem of justice before the lord mayor when he goes abroad.
Return to page 355 of the letter “S”.