man-at-arms
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French knights were expensive, each man-at-arms the product of many years of training, his armor and warhorse a major investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Sean Bean, who plays the zealous man-at-arms Ulrich, is the biggest name.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 14, 2010
Arya glanced sidelong at Needle, sheathed at the hip of a black-bearded, balding man-at-arms called Polliver.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
The dead man was one of Ramsay’s favorites, the squat, scrofulous, ill-favored man-at-arms called Yellow Dick.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The old man-at-arms muttered to himself as he rode.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Zorro has outwitted avaricious governors, truculent men-at-arms and evil oligarchs trying to seize California’s riches and foment discord between Mexico and the United States.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2020
Eventually, the three enlist in the White Company, a cadre of bowmen and men-at-arms now led by the gallant Sir Nigel Loring.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2020
"He specifies that he took 200 knights and men-at-arms prisoner," says Pepin.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2014
Lord and lady, their family, knights and other men-at-arms, and servants made their home in the castle.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Southron knights and men-at-arms, loyal to King Stannis or the red woman or both, and Sworn Brothers of the Night’s Watch.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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