Norroy

noun

Nor·​roy

ˈnäˌrȯi

plural -s

1

: norroy king of arms

2

: norroy and ulster king of arms

Word History

Etymology

Middle English norrey, probably from Middle French nord north (from Old French, from Old English north) + rey, roy king, from Latin reg-, rex

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