What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Garter King of Arms
Definition of Garter King of Arms
: the highest-ranking king of arms in the English College of Arms who has concurrent jurisdiction with the provincial kings of arms in their respective provinces and who also is king of arms of the Order of the Garter — compare clarenceux king of arms norroy and ulster king of arms norroy king of arms
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Garter King of Arms? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!