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Simple English definitions for legal terms
armiger
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A quick definition of armiger:
ARMIGER: A person who carries weapons or armor for someone else, like a knight or a soldier. In the past, it could also mean a servant who carried armor or a tenant who paid rent by providing military service.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Armiger (ahr-muh-jer) is a historical term that refers to:
- One who bears arms, such as an armor-bearer or esquire.
- A servant who carried the armor of a knight.
- A tenant by scutage, which means a valet.
For example, in medieval times, a knight would have an armiger who would carry his armor and weapons into battle. The armiger would also assist the knight in putting on his armor and would be responsible for its maintenance.
Another example of an armiger is a valet who would serve a nobleman or a member of the royal family. The valet would be responsible for the nobleman's personal needs, such as dressing him, running errands, and carrying his belongings.