man-at-arms

[ man-uht-ahrmz ]

noun

, plural men-at-arms.

1. a soldier.
2. a heavily armed soldier on horseback, especially in medieval times.

man-at-arms

noun

1. a soldier, esp a heavily armed mounted soldier in medieval times

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-at-arms¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

It had been no uncommon sight to see a man-at-arms whistling like a lobster, and looking like porridge, because they had emptied a bucket of boiling bran over his armour during a siege.

From Literature

Two squires from the stormlands stabbed a man-at-arms to death in a quarrel over who would sit closest to the fire.

From Literature

A man-at-arms grabbed the bridle of his horse and thrust at Tyrion's face with a dagger.

From Literature

The old man-at-arms muttered to himself as he rode.

From Literature

You begin the game with access only to the basic man-at-arms, a shield-and-sword foot soldier with basic offensive and defensive melee capabilities.

From Forbes