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Definition of clarenceux
clarenceux
/ˈklær.ən.sjuː/
clar · en · ceux
Plural:clarenceux
clarenceux Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
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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.
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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
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarenceux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarenceux