light-armed

[ lahyt-ahrmd ]

adjective

1. carrying light weapons:

   light-armed troops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of light-armed¹

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

But such was his energy that, though he had no regular troops with him, his light-armed auxiliaries stormed the whole length of the line at a single rush.

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At nightfall the three slipped out of the camp in the guise of light-armed footmen, each with a round shield at his back, two javelins in his hand, and a short sword at his side.

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The light-armed troops were furnished with a light javelin having a strap or thong fastened to the middle to assist in hurling.

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The infantry were divided into heavy-armed and light-armed, many of the heavy-armed wearing coats of mail formed of metal scales sewn to a leather shirt.

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The legionaries were drawn up in close ranks, the light-armed skirmishers more loosely.

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