👉 The prefix "we-" in "weapon" signifies a collective noun, indicating multiple weapons or the weaponry of a single entity. It is derived from the Old English word "weapon," meaning "a weapon." This prefix is used to denote a group of weapons, such as "sword-weapon" for multiple swords or "gun-weapon" for various firearms. In broader contexts, it can also refer to the weaponry of a person or an army, as in "weaponry." The use of "we-" in this context emphasizes the idea of multiple or collective weapons, rather than a single weapon.
