How Do You Spell NORROY?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒɹɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "Norroy" is spelled with two syllables, /nɔːrɔɪ/. The first syllable "Nor" is pronounced with a long "o" sound as in "north", followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable "roy" is pronounced with a diphthong "oy" as in "boy". "Norroy" is a variant of "norroy king of arms", a title given to one of the officers of arms in the College of Arms in London. The spelling of the word "Norroy" is unique and specific to its historical meaning and usage in heraldry.

NORROY Meaning and Definition

1. Norroy is a term that has historical origins in feudal England, specifically related to the field of heraldry. Derived from the French phrase "roi de nor," meaning "king of the north," Norroy refers to one of the two provincial kings of arms in the College of Arms, the heraldic authority in England.

   As a title, Norroy is an hereditary position held by a senior officer of arms, who is responsible for overseeing and regulating matters of heraldry in the northern part of England. The Norroy King of Arms is known as the Chief Herald of the North and is primarily tasked with granting and confirming coats of arms, as well as dealing with genealogical records and matters of ceremony and protocol.

   The Norroy King of Arms holds jurisdiction over a specific geographical area, typically covering the counties in the north of England, including Lancashire, Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland. The role of Norroy is second in importance to that of the King of Arms, who holds overall authority in heraldic matters within England.

   The term Norroy is mainly used within the context of the College of Arms and the field of heraldry. It refers specifically to a specific position and title held by a senior heraldic officer responsible for matters of heraldry in the northern part of England.

2. The title of the third of the three kings-at-arms, whose jurisdiction lies to the north of the Trent.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for NORROY

• forroy

Etymology of NORROY

The word "Norroy" is a title used in English heraldry to refer to one of two provincial Kings of Arms, specifically the King of Arms for the Northern part of England. The title "Norroy" is believed to have derived from the French term "norré" or "norroi", meaning "north" or "northern". It signifies the geographical jurisdiction of the Northern King of Arms who has authority over matters related to heraldry and genealogy in the North of England.