expression
Archaic polite form of ある, equivalent to modern ございます. Used in historical or highly formal contexts.
See also: 御座います
昔の芝居では「ここにござります」と言うことがあった。
In old plays, they would sometimes say 'It is here' using ござります.
expression
to come; to go; to be (somewhere)
Archaic honorific form for movement or presence, equivalent to modern いらっしゃいます. Used in historical settings.
殿様がこちらへござります。
The lord is coming this way (archaic honorific).
Archaic polite form derived from ござる (itself a polite form of ある) with the classical auxiliary ます. The exact historical development is uncertain.