forearmed

English

Etymology 1

By surface analysis, fore- +‎ arm +‎ -ed

Verb

forearmed

1. simple past and past participle of forearm

Adjective

forearmed (not comparable)

1. (literal, figurative) Armed in advance, in preparation for anticipated defensive moves (such as fighting, lawyering, or counterarguing).

   Synonym: prearmed

Derived terms

• forewarned is forearmed

Etymology 2

Denominal from forearm (noun).

Adjective

forearmed (not comparable)

1. (in combination) Having some specific type of forearm.

   Popeye is a large-forearmed cartoon character.

Anagrams

• foredream, reformade