— weaponed , adj. — weaponless , adj.
/wep"euhn/ , n.
1. any instrument or device for use in attack or defense in combat, fighting, or war, as a sword, rifle, or cannon.
2. anything used against an opponent, adversary, or victim: the deadly weapon of satire.
3. Zool. any part or organ serving for attack or defense, as claws, horns, teeth, or stings.
v.t.
4. to supply or equip with a weapon or weapons: to weapon aircraft with heat-seeking missiles.
[ bef. 900; ME wepen, OE waepen; c. G Waffe, ON vapn, Goth wepna (pl.) ]