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armory

ar·mor·y [ rməree ] (plural ar·mor·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. store for weapons: a building in which weapons are stored

2. U.S. building for military training: a building used for drilling and training U.S. National Guard units

3. collection of weapons: a store or collection of weapons

4. arms factory: a factory where arms are manufactured

5. resources available for dealing with opponent: a range of equipment and skills available to somebody, used especially in dealing with opponents

[14th century. < Old French armoi(e)rie "weaponry" (see armorial)]
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