- Champion of England
- noun (in the UK) a hereditary official who at coronations offers to defend the monarch's title to the throne.
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Champion of England
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Champion of England — a hereditary official at British coronations, representing the king (King s Champion) or the queen (Queen s Champion) who is being crowned, and having originally the function of challenging to mortal combat any person disputing the right of the… … Universalium
Champion of England — a hereditary official at British coronations, representing the king (King s Champion) or the queen (Queen s Champion) who is being crowned, and having originally the function of challenging to mortal combat any person disputing the right of the… … Useful english dictionary
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champion — n., v., adj., & adv. n. 1 (often attrib.) a person (esp. in a sport or game), an animal, plant, etc., that has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition etc. 2 a a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of another person. b… … Useful english dictionary
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