Meaning of arms in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑrmz/

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  1. Noun

    arms

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French armes, from Latin arma

    Definitions

    1. weapons considered collectively

    Derived terms

  2. 2. the official symbols of a family, state, etc.

    Derived terms

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