king's man

noun3

1. •
   A Loyalist during the American Revolution, or any supporter of the king.

   • The Virginia House of Burgesses condemned the acts even before they took effect, prompting Governor Dunmore, a loyal king's man, to order it dissolved. — 2014
2. •
   A customs officer, or other officer appointed by the English Crown.

   • […] "king's man" was a customs officer. — 1990
3. •
   (no longer used) A handkerchief or neckerchief with a yellow pattern on a green background.

   • The ‘Kingsmen’ they call the best handkerchiefs—those that have the pretty-looking flowers on them. Some are only worth 4d. or 5d., some’s not worth taking. — 1851