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armet

ar·met
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahr-met]
    • /ˈɑr mɛt/
    • /ˈɑːmɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-met]
    • /ˈɑr mɛt/

Definitions of armet word

  • noun armet a close-fitting medieval visored helmet with a neck guard 3
  • noun armet a completely enclosed helmet having a visor and hinged cheek pieces fastened under the chin. 1
  • noun armet A type of mediaeval full-face helmet. 1

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Origin of armet

First appearance:

before 1500
One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Middle French, equivalent to arme arm2 + -et -et

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Parts of speech for Armet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

armet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

armet usage trend in Literature

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