passage of arms

Meaning

Noun

  • A chivalric feat of arms involving the forcing of a passage protected by a knight or a group of knights.
  • Any feat of arms, especially when used to display the prowess of the participants.
  • An argument or quarrel.

Origin

  • From French pas d'armes.

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