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KINGS-AT-ARMS

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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 Lath, who is not a member of the college. Scofe land is placed under an officer called "Lyon Klng-at-Arms," and … [Read more...]

KNIGHT

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In English law. The next personal dignity after the nobility. Of knights there are several orders and degrees. The first in rank are knights of the Garter, Instituted by Richard I. and improved by Edward III. in 1344; next follows a knight banneret; then come knights of the Bath, instituted by Henry IV., and revived by George I.; and they were so called from a ceremony of … [Read more...]

KILLYTH-STALLION

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A custom by which lords of manors were bound to provide a stallion for the use of their tenants' mares. Spelman. … [Read more...]

KINSMAN

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A blood relative, usually relating to a male. … [Read more...]

KNIGHTENCOURT

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A court which used to be held twice a year by the bishop of Hereford, in England. … [Read more...]

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