armorer

noun

ar·​mor·​er ˈär-mər-ər How to pronounce armorer (audio)
1
: one that makes armor or arms
2
: one that repairs, assembles, and tests firearms

Examples of armorer in a Sentence

The sword was made by a master armorer.
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The grim accounts about factors that led the fatal shooting are a large focus, too – from the camera crew’s walkout over safety concerns to the failures of inexperienced armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison last year. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 Baldwin, who was also listed as a producer on the film, was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter, as was the production's property key assistant and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025 The documentary includes footage at the scene of the accident and footage of Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed being questioned by authorities at the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 The movie's young armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is serving 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armorer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English armurer, armerer, borrowed from Anglo-French armurer, armorer, from armure armor + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of armorer was in the 14th century

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“Armorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armorer. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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armorer

noun
ar·​mor·​er ˈär-mər-ər How to pronounce armorer (audio)
1
: one that makes armor or arms
2
: a person who repairs, puts together, and tests firearms
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