Serjeant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serjeant is a noun meaning (law) Ellipsis of serjeant-at-law.
Meaning
(law) Ellipsis of serjeant-at-law.
More Meanings
- Archaic spelling of sergeant.
Example Sentences
I never knew chearfulneſs.—My enjoyments have been the hard fare of a common ſoldier, and the ſeverity of the ſerjeant into the bargain.
Jones did not think fit to acquaint the serjeant with his design; though he might have done it with great safety, for the halberdier was himself a man of honour, and had killed his man.
Word Forms
- serjeants
Synonyms for serjeant
Depending on context, synonyms include sergeant, serjeant-at-law, sergeant-at-law.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sergeant, sergeant-at-law, serjeant-at-law, covering, serjeanty, clerke.
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