armed

adjective \ ˈärmd \

Definition of armed

1 a : 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

First Known Use of armed

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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adjective

Definition of armed

: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number —usually used in combination

long-armed

two-armed

First Known Use of armed

1500

in the meaning defined above

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armed

adjective \ ˈärmd \

Definition of armed for Students

1 : carrying weapons

armed bandits

2 : involving the use of weapons

an armed robbery

armed

adjective

Definition of armed for Students

: having arms of a specified kind or number

hairy-armed

one-armed

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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

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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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