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Meaning of arming sword | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sword seen as a being a part of someone's set of arms or military accoutrements; a warrior's regimental or official sword.

historical

Examples

“Lo, to that shore one in an auncient gowne, / Whose hoarie locks great grauitie did crowne, / Holding in hand a goodly arming sword, / By fortune came [...].”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Arminian Arminianism Arminianist Arminianizer arminid arminite

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