An American Dictionary of the English Language: Exhibiting the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation, and Definitions of Words |
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... forces equip ped for war ; used of a land or naval force . AR - MA - MENTA - RY , n . An armory ; a magazine or arsenal . Rarely used . ] AR MA - TURE , n . [ L. armatura . ] 1. Armor ; that which de fends the body . - 2 . In ancient ...
... forces equip ped for war ; used of a land or naval force . AR - MA - MENTA - RY , n . An armory ; a magazine or arsenal . Rarely used . ] AR MA - TURE , n . [ L. armatura . ] 1. Armor ; that which de fends the body . - 2 . In ancient ...
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... force . 3. To attack by words , arguments , or unfriendly measures , with a view to shake , impair , or overthrow . AS - SAULT'A - BLE , a . That may be assaulted . Williams . AS - SAULTED , pp Attacked with force , arms , violence , or ...
... force . 3. To attack by words , arguments , or unfriendly measures , with a view to shake , impair , or overthrow . AS - SAULT'A - BLE , a . That may be assaulted . Williams . AS - SAULTED , pp Attacked with force , arms , violence , or ...
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... force ; to assail , as with force and arms . 2. To fall upon with unfriendly words or writing ; to begin a con- troversy with . AT - TACK ' , n . An onset ; first invasion ; a falling on , with force or violence , or with calumny ...
... force ; to assail , as with force and arms . 2. To fall upon with unfriendly words or writing ; to begin a con- troversy with . AT - TACK ' , n . An onset ; first invasion ; a falling on , with force or violence , or with calumny ...
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... force . BALANCED , pp . Charged with equal weights ; standing on an equipoise ; regulated so as to be equal ... force . BALLAST - ED , pp . Furnished with ballast ; kept steady by a counterpoising force . BALLAST - ING , ppr . Furnishing ...
... force . BALANCED , pp . Charged with equal weights ; standing on an equipoise ; regulated so as to be equal ... force . BALLAST - ED , pp . Furnished with ballast ; kept steady by a counterpoising force . BALLAST - ING , ppr . Furnishing ...
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... force . To bear down upon , to press to overtake ; to make all sail to come up with . - To bear hard , is to press or urge . - To bear on , is to press against ; also , to carry forward , to press , incité or animate . To bear through ...
... force . To bear down upon , to press to overtake ; to make all sail to come up with . - To bear hard , is to press or urge . - To bear on , is to press against ; also , to carry forward , to press , incité or animate . To bear through ...
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