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noun
A ceremonial bodyguard to the British Royal Household, holding the rank of colonel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The gilded or gold-head staff carried on state occasions by the bearer, or presented to the colonel of a regiment of Life Guards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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History
From the gold-headed staff he carried.
