"Groom Porter" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL

Formerly, an officer of the king's forest, who had the care of cattle agisted, and collected the money for the …

A measure by the ell; formerly a sworn officer in England, whose duty was to inspect and measure woolen cloth, …

Formerly, an officer who attended magistrates and judges to execute their orders.

An examiner; one whose business is to put questions. Formerly, in the English Court of Exchequer, an officer who audited …

An officer in Scotland, whose office formerly corresponded to that of sheriff, but now corresponds to that of an English …

Formerly, a local judge among miners; now, an officer of the barmote.

An officer bearing a painted staff, who formerly was in attendance upon the king's court to take into custody persons …

LL. A name formerly given to a sheriff's deputy, or to a constable, or other officer whose duty it is …

Formerly a chancery officer who fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents.

An officer formerly belong-ing to the king’s mint, in England, whose business was chiefly to exchange coin for bullion brought …

The name of an ancient officer ot the common law, whose office and functions are continued iu modern Eugllsh aud …

That part of a tally, formerly in the exchequer, which was kept by an officer in that court, the other, …

An also called Augmentation Court or simply The Augmentation in 1536, during the reign of King Henry VIII of England. …

Formerly, a part of the Roman chancery; now, a separate office from which are sent graces or favors, cognizable in …

An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, …

Formerly, a commissioned officer of the army who carried the ensign or flag of a company or regiment.

An office or place of household service where the ewers were formerly kept.

A prefix from the latin preposition, ex, akin to Gr. 'ex or 'ek signifying out of, out, proceeding from. Hence, …

A former officer in the English Court of Common Pleas; -- so called because he filed the writs on which …

Extraordinary re-wards formerly given to officers of courts, etc.; money formerly given by the sheriff of a county in which …