Etymology of the English word munition
the English word
munitionderived from the French word
munitionderived from the Latin word
munitio (fortifying; fortification)
derived from the Latin word
munitus (defended, fortified; protected)
derived from the Latin word
munire (fortify; strengthen; protect)
derived from the Latin word
moeniaDate
The earliest known usage of munition in English dates from the 16th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
