Lyon King of Arms

/ ˈlaɪən /

noun

1. the chief herald of Scotland Also calledLord Lyon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lyon King of Arms¹

C14: archaic spelling of lion , referring to the figure on the royal shield

Example Sentences

Sir Thomas, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, described how the Crown Jewels, also known as the Honours of Scotland, had been borne from Edinburgh Castle to the cathedral in "a procession of glittering splendour".

From BBC

In preparation for its temporary departure to London, a ceremonial procession took place from the castle's Great Hall, led by the Lord Lyon King of Arms - the monarch's representative in Scotland.

From BBC

In preparation for its temporary departure to London, a ceremonial procession took place from the castle's Great Hall, led by the Lord Lyon King of Arms - the monarch's representative in Scotland.

From BBC

It was removed from the castle on Thursday in a ceremonial procession involving Joseph Morrow, the Lord Lyon King of Arms and the monarch’s representative in Scotland, along with Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, in his role as the Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, HES said.

From Reuters

The heckling became pronounced when Lord Lyon King of Arms, who leads royal ceremonies in Scotland, said: “God Save the King” during Sunday’s ceremony at Mercat Cross, near St Giles’ Cathedral.

From Washington Times