gold stick, ˈgold-stick
a. The gilt rod carried on state occasions by the colonel of the Life-Guards or the captain of the Gentlemen-at-arms. b. The bearer of the gilt rod; also gold-stick in waiting.
| 1804 G. Rose Diaries (1860) II. 152 Lord Pelham..came out from his Majesty with the Gold stick, as Captain of the Band of Yeomen of the Guards. 1812 Ann. Reg. 147 The Earl of Harrington, gold-stick in waiting. 1844 Regul. & Ord. Army 28 The Gold Stick will continue to perform the Duty of that Office. 1863 Thackeray Wks. (1872) X. 262 Goldstick in waiting is even more splendid. 1882 Harper's Mag. LXV. 163 Gold-sticks have resigned because of difference of opinion with her Majesty's government. |