under arms

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Equipped with weapons (of a country, army etc.); in a state of armed, military readiness.
  2. Carrying a weapon (chiefly of a criminal); of a crime, committed using a weapon or weapons.

Word forms

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