Etymology of the English word armament
the English word
armamentderived from the Latin word
armamentaderived from the Latin word
armaderived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*ar-derived from the Latin word
armamentum (equipment, rigging, sailing gear)
derived from the Latin word
armare (equip, fit with armor; arm)
derived from the Latin word
armaderived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*ar-Date
The earliest known usage of armament in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
