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