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   arms

   /ɑːmz/

   plural

   • 1. weapons; armaments: "arms and ammunition" Similar weapons (of war)weaponryfirearmsgunsordnancecannonartilleryarmamentsmunitionsinstruments of warwar machinesmilitary suppliesmateriel
   • 2. distinctive emblems or devices originally borne on shields in battle and now forming the heraldic insignia of families, corporations, or countries. Similar crestemblemheraldic devicecoat of armsarmorial bearinginsigniaescutcheonshieldheraldryblazonry

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French armes, from Latin arma.

   Scrabble Points: 6

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • M

     3

   • S

     1

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