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1armed

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
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First Known Use of ARMED

13th century

Rhymes with ARMED

2armed

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

1606
ARMED Defined for Kids

1armed

adjective \ˈärmd\

Definition of ARMED for Kids

1
:  carrying weapons <armed bandits>
2
:  involving the use of weapons <an armed robbery>

2armed

adjective

Definition of ARMED for Kids

:  having arms of a specified kind or number <hairy-armed> <one-armed>
Medical Dictionary

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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