armskote

English

Etymology

From arms + possibly Hindustani کوٹ / कोट (koṭ, “fort, barracks”), ultimately from Proto-Dravidian *kōṭṭay (“wall”). Compare Tamil கோட்டை (kōṭṭai, “fort, castle, stronghold”). Alternatively, from Hindi कोठा (koṭhā, “warehouse”) or a related cognate.

Pronunciation

• enPR: ärms′-kōt, IPA^(key): /ˈɑːmskəʊt/

Noun

armskote (plural armskotes)

1. (Singapore, military) A storage room or armoury where firearms and magazines are kept.