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
: having an arm or arms especially of a specified kind or number
—usually used in combination
long-armed
two-armed
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
He was charged with having a weapon at a public assembly or rally and going armed to the terror of people, both misdemeanors.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
From a strong-armed quarterback to an unbalanced defensive approach, here’s what the Broncos need to focus on to send fans home happy on Saturday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Sep. 2025
The movement looked to achieve independence through an armed revolution.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Man charged in shooting A man identified in court documents as Jermaine Hall has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and aggravated fleeing a stop or detention in connection with the shooting.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
He was charged with having a weapon at a public assembly or rally and going armed to the terror of people, both misdemeanors.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
From a strong-armed quarterback to an unbalanced defensive approach, here’s what the Broncos need to focus on to send fans home happy on Saturday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Sep. 2025
The movement looked to achieve independence through an armed revolution.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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armed
adjective1
: 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
Legal Definition
armed
adjective1
: having a weapon
an armed assailant
2
: involving the use of a weapon
an armed attack
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