LYON KING OF ARMS
\lˈa͡ɪɒn kˈɪŋ ɒv ˈɑːmz], \lˈaɪɒn kˈɪŋ ɒv ˈɑːmz], \l_ˈaɪ_ɒ_n k_ˈɪ_ŋ ɒ_v ˈɑː_m_z]\
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In Scotch law. The ancient duty of this officer was to carry public messages to foreign states, and it Is still the practice of the heralds to make all royal proclamations at the Cross of Edinburgh. The officers serving under him are heralds, pursuivants, and messengers. Bell.
By Henry Campbell Black
