2. Formerly, one who had care of the arms and armor of a
knight, and who dressed him in armor. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
3. One who has the care of arms and armor, cleans or repairs them, etc. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
armorer — (n.) late 14c. (mid 13c. as a surname), from Anglo Fr. armurer, O.Fr. aremurier, from armeure armor (see ARMOR (Cf. armor) (n.)) … Etymology dictionary
armorer — [är′mər ər] n. 1. Historical a person who made or repaired armor and arms 2. a maker of firearms 3. Mil. an enlisted man in charge of the maintenance and repair of the small arms of his unit, warship, etc … English World dictionary
Armorer — An armorer or armourer (see spelling differences) was in former times a smith who specialized in manufacturing and repairing arms and armour. In modern usage, the word may also designate a member of a modern military or police force who maintains … Wikipedia
armorer — n. US var. of ARMOURER. * * * armor(e, armorer obs. form of armour n., er … Useful english dictionary
armorer — noun Date: 14th century 1. one that makes armor or arms 2. one that repairs, assembles, and tests firearms … New Collegiate Dictionary
armorer — /ahr meuhr euhr/, n. 1. a maker or repairer of arms or armor. 2. a person who manufactures, repairs, or services firearms. 3. an enlisted person in charge of the upkeep of small arms, machine guns, ammunition, and the like. [1350 1400; ME; r. ME… … Universalium
armorer — noun a) a manufacturer of weapons, especially of guns b) a military specialist in charge of the upkeep of small arms etc … Wiktionary
armorer — ar|mor|er [ armərər ] noun count a person or organization that makes or supplies weapons … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
armorer — [[t]ɑ͟ː(r)mərə(r)[/t]] armorers see armourer … English dictionary
armorer — n. soldier responsible for the upkeep of small arms; one who manufactures weapons; one who repairs weapons … English contemporary dictionary
