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serjeant

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serjeant

Former officer in England, somewhat resembling the later bailiff. Currently, serjeants may attend dignitaries on formal occasions, for example the lord mayor of London and the Lord High Steward.



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The serjeant had informed Mr Jones that they were marching against the rebels, and expected to be commanded by the glorious Duke of Cumberland.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Smallweed while away the rosy hours, two unrelieved sentinels forgotten as aforesaid by the Black Serjeant.
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