I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: fore- + arm (v)
: to arm in advance for attack or resistance ; broadly : prepare
we must forearm ourselves against the coming winter
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: fore- + arm (part of the body)
1. : the part of the arm or forelimb between the elbow and the wrist in a primate : antebrachium ; sometimes : the corresponding part in other vertebrate animals — see horse illustration
2. : fore-end 2