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.