MUNITION


Meaning of MUNITION in English

[ mjʊ'nɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ plural noun ( ~s ) military weapons, am~, equipment, and stores.

■ verb supply with ~s.

Derivatives

~er noun ( rare ).

Origin

ME: from Fr., from L. munitio(n-) 'fortification', from munire 'fortify'.

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