Definitions

1. noun

A person serving as a companion, attendant, or assistant to a king, noble, or other high-ranking person, especially in ancient times.

“In the biblical story, Samuel was an armourbearer to the high priest Eli.”

2. noun

A person who carries or wears protective armor, especially in combat.

“The medieval knight’s armourbearer helped him put on his suit of armor before battle.”

3. verb

To serve as an armourbearer, especially to a king or noble.

“The young man was armourbearing for the king during his coronation.”