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A maker or repairer of weapons or armour, esp. mail (mail, n.3 2a). Now historical.
A provider of weapons or armour, an armourer. Also: a state which equips itself or another state with weapons.
a forger or maker of weapons.
Subcategories:
— weapons expert (1)
— one who makes bows or arrows (11)
— one who makes swords or blades (2)
— one who makes shields (1)
— sword-sharpener (1)
— one who makes artillery or firearms (25)
— one who makes armour (4)