armipotent

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English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin armipotēns.

Adjective

armipotent (comparative more armipotent, superlative most armipotent)

  1. (obsolete) Powerful in battle.

Translations

Noun

armipotent (plural armipotents)

  1. (poetic, archaic) A powerful combatant.
    • (Can we date this quote?), E. A. Archer, Saragossa
      The two armipotents brought up their respective legions, thirsting for glory.
    • (Can we date this quote by Thomas Hardy and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      With violence the lands are spread / Even as in Israel's day, / And it repenteth me I bred / Chartered armipotents lust-led / To feuds []

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