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- [ahr-met]
- /ˈɑr mɛt/
- /ˈɑːmɪt/
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- [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.