Armouries

/ˈɑrmərɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of armoury; places where weapons and armor are stored and maintained, or military training facilities (British spelling).

Etymology

Plural of armoury, from French 'armurerie'. These buildings were essential infrastructure for armies throughout history.

Kelly Says

Tower of London's White Tower had one of history's first major armouries, and walking through it today you can see the elaborate systems they built to organize thousands of weapons—it's basically medieval cybersecurity.

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