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Arms \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.
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He lays down his arms, but not his wiles. --Milton.
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Three horses and three goodly suits of arms.
--Tennyson.
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2. The deeds or exploits of war; military service or science.
"Arms and the man I sing." --Dryden.
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3. (Law) Anything which a man takes in his hand in anger, to
strike or assault another with; an aggressive weapon.
--Cowell. Blackstone.
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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.
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5. (Falconry) The legs of a hawk from the thigh to the foot.
--Halliwell.
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{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.
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{Arm's end},

{Arm's length},

{Arm's reach}. See under {Arm}.
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