arming sword

English - English

Definition of arming sword in English English dictionary

A sword seen as a being a part of someone's set of arms or military accoutrements; a warrior's regimental or official sword

Lo, to that shore one in an auncient gowne, / Whose hoarie locks great grauitie did crowne, / Holding in hand a goodly arming sword, / By fortune came .

Related Terms

arming swords

plural form of arming sword

Hyphenation

arm·ing sword

Turkish pronunciation

ärmîng sôrd

Pronunciation

/ˈärməɴɢ ˈsôrd/ /ˈɑːrmɪŋ ˈsɔːrd/