light-armed

American  

[lahyt-ahrmd] / ˈlaɪtˈɑrmd /

adjective

1. carrying light weapons.

   light-armed troops.

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Etymology

Origin of light-armed

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

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

For this purpose, immediately after his arrival at New-York, he had despatched the light-armed vessel which had brought him over from England in pursuit of the pirate.

From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt

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)

Lancelot leaped lightly from the falling animal, and rushed in a rage into the wood; but there were so many hedges and ditches that he found it impossible to reach his light-armed assailants.

From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

They wore the garb of light-armed foot-soldiers and their accoutrement seemed much the worse for rough usage.

From The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great by Fuller, Robert H.