armorer
Americannoun
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a person who manufactures, repairs, or services firearms.
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an enlisted person in charge of the upkeep of small arms, machine guns, ammunition, and the like.
Etymology
Origin of armorer
1350–1400; Middle English; replacing Middle English armurer < Anglo-French, Old French armurier. See armor, -er 2
Example Sentences
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Armorer Hannah Gutierrez faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024
Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has pleaded not guilty to the charges and says she’s not directly to blame for Hutchins’ death.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024
Grogu is also officially given a new name by the Armorer: Din Grogu.
From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2023
Din tells the Armorer that he believes enough of Mandalore still stands for him to perform the necessary rituals and cleanse himself.
From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023
What on earth is the true faith of an Armorer?
From Major Barbara by Shaw, Bernard
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