Arma etymology

Latin

Latin word arma comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂r̥-ti-

Etymology of arma

Detailed word origin of arma

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*h₂r̥-ti- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
*h₂(e)rmos Proto-Indo-European (ine) fitting
arma Latin (lat) (Late Latin) weapon (pluralonly) defence. (pluralonly) defensive arms, armor/armour, shields, weapons of war.. (pluralonly) soldiers, military power. (pluralonly) tools. (pluralonly) war.