forearmed
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
By surface analysis, fore- + arm + -ed
Verb edit
forearmed
- simple past and past participle of forearm
Adjective edit
forearmed (not comparable)
- (literal, figurative) Armed in advance, in preparation for anticipated defensive moves (such as fighting, lawyering, or counterarguing).
- Synonym: prearmed
Derived terms edit
Etymology 2 edit
Denominal from forearm (noun).
Adjective edit
forearmed (not comparable)
- (in combination) Having some specific type of forearm.
- Popeye is a large-forearmed cartoon character.