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Definition of clarencieux

clarencieux

/ˈklær.ən.sjuː/
clar · en · cieux
Plural:clarencieux
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clarencieux Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A principal herald or King of Arms in the English College of Arms, holding jurisdiction over the heraldic affairs of England south of the River Trent.

Example

"The aristocratic family's new coat of arms was formally designed, authorized, and recorded by Clarencieux."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly capitalized as 'Clarenceux' in modern contexts as a formal title (Clarenceux King of Arms), and refers exclusively to the specific English heraldic jurisdiction south of the River Trent.

• Rhymes for clarencieux

• Nearby Words

clarence
clarence river
clarenceux
clarencieux
clarinet
clarkia
clasp

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the title Duke of Clarence, an English royal dukedom created in 1362, combined with the Old French suffix '-ieux' or '-eux'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarencieux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarencieux
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