forearmed
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
By surface analysis, fore- + arm + -ed
Verb[edit]
forearmed
- simple past and past participle of forearm
Adjective[edit]
forearmed (not comparable)
- (literal, figurative) Armed in advance, in preparation for anticipated defensive moves (such as fighting, lawyering, or counterarguing).
- Synonym: prearmed
Derived terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Denominal from forearm (noun).
Adjective[edit]
forearmed (not comparable)
- (in combination) Having some specific type of forearm.
- Popeye is a large-forearmed cartoon character.