light-armed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of light-armed
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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For this purpose light-armed, fast-moving troops are needed, equipped with jeeps, half-tracks, light trucks, small arms, machine guns and 75s.
From Time Magazine Archive
By sun-up we were within three leagues of the castle, and the Constable had sent forward light-armed scouts to bring us word of the siege.
From Cedric, the Forester by Marshall, Bernard Gay
But, no, you Athenians prefer to fight light-armed.
From Sónnica by Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente
One instant down and the Hellenes were sweeping the light-armed Asiatic footmen before them, as the scythe sweeps down the standing grain.
From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns
Cheirisophus and Xenophon, each commanding on one wing, spread their light-armed foot-soldiers in such a way as to outflank the Kolchians, who accordingly weakened their centre in order to strengthen their wings.
From The Two Great Retreats of History by Montgomery, D. H. (David Henry)
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