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 film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for mishandling live bullets on the set and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Nov. 2024 Just days after a hearing on whether Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed should get a new trial or dismissal and be released from a New Mexico state prison over the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a judge has said no on all counts. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024 The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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