Clarenceux King of Arms
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
So called from the Duke of Clarence, brother of Edward IV. His jurisdiction extends over England south of the Trent.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Clarenceux King of Arms” mean?
So called from the Duke of Clarence, brother of Edward IV. His jurisdiction extends over England south of the Trent.
Is “Clarenceux King of Arms” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.