sergeant

mastery
UK /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ US /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/nounname

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What does 'sergeant' mean in this sentence?

All other sergeants and barristers indiscriminately (except in the Court of Common Pleas, where only sergeants are admitted) may take upon them the protection and defense of any suitors.