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Definition of clarenceux

clarenceux

/ˈklær.ən.sjuː/
clar · en · ceux
Plural:clarenceux
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clarenceux Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British An English officer of arms serving as the senior of the two provincial kings of arms, having heraldic jurisdiction over the part of England located south of the River Trent.

Example

"The grant of arms was officially signed and sealed by Clarenceux during the heraldic visitation of the southern counties."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

The term is almost exclusively used within the context of English heraldry as part of the formal title 'Clarenceux King of Arms' and is therefore typically capitalized.

• Rhymes for clarenceux

• Nearby Words

clara
clarence
clarence river
clarenceux
clarencieux
claret
clarice

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the title of the Duke of Clarence, a royal dukedom created in 1362, named after the town of Clare in Suffolk, England. The '-eux' suffix reflects the strong Anglo-Norman influence in English heraldic terminology.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarenceux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarenceux
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