🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

armurerie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aʁ.my.ʁi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Armory/ˈɑːr.mə.ri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Les soldats se sont rassemblés à l'armurerie pour se préparer."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A place where weapons and military equipment are stored.

    "The soldiers gathered at the armory to prepare for the upcoming drill."
  2. 2

    A collection of weapons or military equipment.

    "The museum displayed an impressive armory from the 18th century."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'armory' originates from the Middle English word 'armorie', which is derived from the Old French 'armorie', meaning 'armor' or 'arms'. The root can be traced back to the Latin 'armatura', meaning 'equipment' or 'arms', reflecting the historical significance of weaponry and defense in medieval society.

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