armipotent
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of armipotent
First recorded in 1350–1400, armipotent is from the Latin word armipotent- (stem of armipotēns potent in arms). See arm 2, -i-, potent 1
Example Sentences
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In this character Armado is made to use the peculiar word "armipotent" twice.
From Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592 by Acheson, Arthur
But if the armipotent, or god of light, Obstruct Achilles, or commence the fight.
From The Iliad by Pope, Alexander
Martianus telleth, he is the armipotent god of battell whose hardy desire is to be avenged with spedy boldenes.
From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony
Now Mars armipotent the Latins lends Fresh heart and strength, but Fear and black Dismay And Flight upon the Teucrian troops he sends.
From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Taylor, Edward Fairfax
The armipotent Mars, of lances the almighty, Gave Hector a gift, the heir of Ilion; A man so breathed, that certain he would fight ye From morn till night, out of his pavilion.
From Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592 by Acheson, Arthur
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