man-at-arms

American  

[man-uht-ahrmz] / ˈmæn ətˈɑrmz /

noun

PLURAL

men-at-arms

1. a soldier.

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

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man-at-arms British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of man-at-arms

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

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

"I see his train, my lord, or I am blind," said the old man-at-arms, called Carloman.

From Project Gutenberg

If you will take my advice, you will again take with you the boy Ignati, and one stout man-at-arms, unarmed, however, except in such a manner as the dangers of the road require.

From Project Gutenberg

Among them the Countess's eyes, as she rode by, a sturdy man-at-arms on either hand, caught and held one face.

From Project Gutenberg

“My helmet now shall make a hive for bees, And lovers’ songs shall turn to holy psalms; A man-at-arms must now stand on his knees, And feed on prayers that are old age’s alms.

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