Armourer
/ˈɑːrmərər/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medieval Professions
Relates to historical trades skilled in metalwork and crafting of combat equipment.
The castle's armourer was also an expert in forging chainmail.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Usage
Mainly used in historical or fantasy contexts, not in everyday modern language.
The fantasy novel described the armourer carefully etching runes into the breastplate.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depiction
Common in stories about knights and medieval warfare; think movies or role-playing games.
In the movie, the hero visits the armourer before riding into battle.
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