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ons of offense or defense; as, to arm soldiers; to arm the country. Abram . . . armed his trained servants. Gen. xiv. 14.

tones of a chord in rapid succession, as in playing the harp, and not simultaneously; a strain thus played.

The act of stopping, or restraining from further motion, etc.; stoppage; hindrance; restraint; as, an arrest of development. As the arrest of the air showeth. Bacon.

Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill. [Archaic] "Artful strains." "Artful terms." Milton.

r working them. (b) The place where the artillery is encamped or collected. -- Artillery train, or Train of artillery, a number of pieces of ordnance mounted on carriages, with all their furniture, ready for marching.

One trained to manual dexterity in some mechanic art or trade; and handicraftsman; a mechanic. This is willingly submitted to by the artisan, who can . . . compensate his additional toil and fatigue. Hume.

One who shows trained skill or rare taste in any manual art or occupation. Pope.

Because; since; it being the case that. As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared. Sir W. Scott. [See Synonym under Because.]

body; to bring or call together; to convene; to congregate. Thither he assembled all his train. Milton. All the men of Israel assembled themselves. 1 Kings viii. 2.

To bind; to constrain; to restrict; to limit. [R.] The mind is astricted to certain necessary modes or forms of thought. Sir W. Hamilton.

Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.

The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes.

Being present, or in the train; accompanying; in waiting. From the attendant flotilla rang notes triumph. Sir W. Scott. Cherub and Seraph . . . attendant on their Lord. Milton.

Contemning the restraints of law, religion, or decorum; bold in wickedness; presumptuous; impudent; insolent. " Audacious traitor." Shak. " Such audacious neighborhood." Milton.

Reckless daring; presumptuous impudence; -- implying a contempt of law or moral restraints. With the most arrogant audacity. Joye.

The act of the distrainer of goods, who, in an action of replevin, avows and justifies the taking in his own right. Blackstone.

asualties." "Awkward wind." Shak. O blind guides, which being of an awkward religion, do strain out a gnat, and swallow up a cancel. Udall.

In a state of restraint or hindrance. The Lord hath kept thee back from honor. Numb. xxiv. 11.

h Africa and Gibraltar Rock, being the only monkey inhabiting Europe. It is very commonly trained by showmen.

An instrument for pinching a horse's nose, and thus restraining him.