armed
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\ ˈärmd 
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\Definition of armed
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : furnished with weapons
an armed guard also : using or involving a weapon
b : furnished with something that provides security, strength, or efficacy
armed with knowledge
2 : marked by the maintenance of armed forces in readiness
armed
adjective (2)Definition of armed (Entry 2 of 2)
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combinationlong-armedtwo-armed
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armed
adjective\ ˈärmd \
\Kids Definition of armed
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : carrying weapons
armed bandits
2 : involving the use of weapons
an armed robbery
armed
adjectiveKids Definition of armed (Entry 2 of 2)
: having arms of a specified kind or number
hairy-armed one-armed
armed
adjective\ ˈärmd \
\Medical Definition of armed
1 : having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination long-armed two-armed
2 : having a spiny rostellum
a tapeworm armed with numerous hammer-shaped hooks
armed
adjective\ ˈärmd \
\Legal Definition of armed
1 : having a weapon
an armed assailant
2 : involving the use of a weapon
an armed attack
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The first known use of armed was in the 14th century
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