man-at-arms

[ man-uht-ahrmz ]

noun

, plural men-at-arms.

1. a soldier.
2. a heavily armed soldier on horseback, especially in medieval times.

man-at-arms

noun

1. a soldier, esp a heavily armed mounted soldier in medieval times

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-at-arms¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

A fellow rudely clad—a hybrid between man-at-arms and lackey—lounged on a musket to confront them in the gateway.

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Her mother had been carried off by a Burgundian man-at-arms, and none knew what had become of her.

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The great mace of Sebastian had dashed the sword aside, and De Carnac smote the man-at-arms so that he toppled with a dull cry.

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Many a stout man-at-arms died by the way, of sheer weariness; but the host pressed on.

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Then a veteran man-at-arms came forward and kissed Richard's feet.

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