1. a person who makes, repairs, or supplies armor and weapons
Usage: historical
2. a military specialist responsible for maintaining and repairing weapons and equipment
Usage: military

Examples

• The medieval armourer crafted suits of mail for knights.
• The castle’s armourer worked day and night before the battle.
• As the regiment’s armourer, he ensured all rifles were in working order.
• The armourer inspected each weapon for defects.
• She trained as an armourer in the Royal Navy.
• The museum hired an armourer to restore the ancient weapons collection.