man-at-arms
Americannoun
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a soldier.
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a heavily armed soldier on horseback, especially in medieval times.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of man-at-arms
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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"I was a bit conscious about it. But then I was like, 'What are you talking about?! Man-At-Arms could be any colour! He's got green legs, for God's sake!'"
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
After the queen mentions she had given up hope for reuniting with “both of them,” Man-At-Arms replies “perhaps one day she’ll come back to us too.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
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