man-at-arms
Americannoun
plural
men-at-arms-
a soldier.
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a heavily armed soldier on horseback, especially in medieval times.
noun
Etymology
Origin of man-at-arms
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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It had been no uncommon sight to see a man-at-arms whistling like a lobster, and looking like porridge, because they had emptied a bucket of boiling bran over his armour during a siege.
From Literature
The second man-at-arms lunged, Brienne parried, and their swords danced and clanged against each other.
From Literature
He was one of the Brackens, a man-at-arms in the service of Lord Jonos.
From Literature
You begin the game with access only to the basic man-at-arms, a shield-and-sword foot soldier with basic offensive and defensive melee capabilities.
From Forbes
"Faith that is a foe that gallops quicker than you can," answered the man-at-arms.
From Project Gutenberg
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