What does "man-at-arms" mean?

A heavily-armed mounted member of medieval cavalry.

What is a synonym for "man-at-arms"?

Common synonyms include: brave, fighter, fighting man, gi, legionary, navy man.

Pronounced //ˌmæn‿ət‿ˈɑː(ɹ)mz//.

//ˌmæn‿ət‿ˈɑː(ɹ)mz// noun

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Noun

1
A heavily-armed mounted member of medieval cavalry. historical
"But if they offer word or violence, Weele fight fiue hundred men at armes to one, Before we part with our poſſeſſion: […]"
2
a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times wordnet

"But if they offer word or violence, Weele fight fiue hundred men at armes to one, Before we part with our poſſeſſion: […]"

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