Munition Definition
myo͝o-nĭshən
munitions
noun
War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition.
American Heritage
(military, NATO) Bombs, rockets, missiles.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- weaponry
- weapons system
- implements of war
- arms
- ordnance store
- ordnance
- fortification
verb
munitions
To provide with munitions.
Webster's New World
Origin of Munition
Middle English municion privilege supported by a document from Old French fortification from Latin mūnītiō mūnītiōn- from mūnītus past participle of mūnīre to defend from moenia defensive walls of a town
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin mūnitiō (“a defence, fortification”) via French munition.
From Wiktionary
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