arm out

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To arm oneself with weapons.

Register: archaic

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The fleet armed out before setting sail.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To arm (someone) with weapons.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “arm out” mean?

To arm oneself with weapons.

Is “arm out” formal or informal?

arm out is generally archaic.