An archaic or historical term for an armed ship or a military naval vessel, used particularly in reference to Spanish naval forces.
From Spanish 'armado' (armed one), from Latin 'armatus' (armed). The term was used historically to describe fighting ships in the age of sail, particularly during Spanish naval dominance.
Spanish 'armado' literally means 'armed one,' which perfectly captures how these ships were basically floating weapons platforms—the term was so practical that it naturally evolved into the modern Spanish word 'armada' for fleet.
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