sidearm

English

noun
Definitions
  • A personal weapon, such as a handgun or sword, carried on the hip in a belt, sheath, holster, etc for rapid access.

Etymology

Compound from English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant) + English arm (poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon).

Origin

English

arm

Gloss

poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon

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