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armitas
plural noun
ar·mi·tas
\ärˈmētəz\
Definition of armitas
: ankle-length divided leather aprons tying around waist and knees formerly worn by cowboys
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Origin and Etymology of armitas
Mexican Spanish, plural of armita, diminutive of Spanish arma weapon, from Latin, weapons
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