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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—A

Antrustions

The chief followers of the Frankish kings, who were specially trusty to them. (Old German, tröst, trust, fidelity.)

“None but the king could have antrustions.” —Stubbs: Constitutional History.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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