armed
UK: ɑːmd | US: ɑːrmd
adj. equipped with weapons
adj. prepared for conflict or danger
v. (past tense of "arm") to supply with weapons or tools
The word "armed" originates from the Old French "armer" (to arm), derived from Latin "arma" (weapons). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating a state of being equipped. The core concept of "arm" as a limb (from Proto-Indo-European *h₂er-) merged with the weapon sense due to the functional association of limbs (e.g., holding tools). Over time, "armed" expanded metaphorically to mean "prepared" (e.g., "armed with knowledge").
The soldiers were armed with rifles.
She felt armed with confidence after the training.
The suspect was found armed and dangerous.
The treaty aimed to reduce armed conflicts.
He armed himself with a flashlight before entering the dark room.