Definitions for: Arms


[n] (heraldry) the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
[n] weapons considered collectively



Webster (1913) Definition: Arms, n. pl. [OE. armes, F. arme, pl. armes, fr. L. arma,
pl., arms, orig. fittings, akin to armus shoulder, and E.
arm. See Arm, n.]
1. Instruments or weapons of offense or defense.

He lays down his arms, but not his wiles. --Milton.

Three horses and three goodly suits of arms.
--Tennyson.

2. The deeds or exploits of war; military service or science.
``Arms and the man I sing.'' --Dryden.

3. (Law) Anything which a man takes in his hand in anger, to
strike or assault another with; an aggressive weapon.
--Cowell. Blackstone.

4. (Her.) The ensigns armorial of a family, consisting of
figures and colors borne in shields, banners, etc., as
marks of dignity and distinction, and descending from
father to son.

5. (Falconry) The legs of a hawk from the thigh to the foot.
--Halliwell.

Bred to arms, educated to the profession of a soldier.

In arms, armed for war; in a state of hostility.

Small arms, portable firearms known as muskets, rifles,
carbines, pistols, etc.

A stand of arms, a complete set for one soldier, as a
musket, bayonet, cartridge box and belt; frequently, the
musket and bayonet alone.

To arms! a summons to war or battle.

Under arms, armed and equipped and in readiness for battle,
or for a military parade.

Arm's end,

Arm's length,

Arm's reach. See under Arm.

Synonyms: blazon, blazonry, coat of arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system

See Also: accumulation, aggregation, ammo, ammunition, arm, armament, assemblage, collection, crest, defence system, defense system, gunnery, hardware, heraldry, instrumentality, instrumentation, naval weaponry, quartering, weapon, weapon system

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