English English Dictionary

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Armil (n.)

An ancient astronomical instrument.

Armilla (n.)

An armil.

Armilla (n.)

A ring of hair or feathers on the legs.

Armillae (pl. )

of Armilla

Armillary (n.)

Pertaining to, or resembling, a bracelet or ring; consisting of rings or circles.

Armillas (pl. )

of Armilla

Arming (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Arm

Arming (n.)

Red dress cloths formerly hung fore and aft outside of a ship's upper works on holidays.

Arming (n.)

A piece of tallow placed in a cavity at the lower end of a sounding lead, to bring up the sand, shells, etc., of the sea bottom.

Arming (n.)

The act of furnishing with, or taking, arms.

Arminian (a.)

Of or pertaining to Arminius of his followers, or to their doctrines. See note under Arminian, n.

Arminian (n.)

One who holds the tenets of Arminius, a Dutch divine (b. 1560, d. 1609).

Arminianism (n.)

The religious doctrines or tenets of the Arminians.

Armipotence (n.)

Power in arms.

Armipotent (a.)

Powerful in arms; mighty in battle.

Armisonant (a.)

Alt. of Armisonous

Armisonous (a.)

Rustling in arms; resounding with arms.

Armistice (n.)

A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.

Armless (a.)

Without any arm or branch.

Armless (a.)

Destitute of arms or weapons.