Light-armed: alternatives and connections

The act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office or discharge a trust; as, he erred by the appointment of unsuitable m…

The limb of the human body which extends from the shoulder to the hand; also, the corresponding limb of a monkey.

Bearing arms or weapons.

Without any arm or branch.

Instruments or weapons of offense or defense.

A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset;…

Of or pertaining to the ballista, or to the art of hurling stones or missile weapons by means of an engine.

The science or art of hurling missile weapons by the use of an engine.

A light-armed, irregular foot soldier.

A hole in the ground, or hiding place, for concealing and preserving provisions which it is inconvenient to carry.

To deprive of arms; to take away the weapons of; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.

A combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons, by agreement. It usually arises from an injury done or an affront given by o…

Furniture or outfit, whether useful or ornamental; especially, the furniture and supplies of a vessel, fitting her for a voyage or for…

To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows…

That property which some transparent bodies have of producing at their surface, or within their substance, light different in color fr…

A compound of gooseberries scalded and crushed, with cream; -- commonly called gooseberry fool.

One who furbishes; esp., a sword cutler, who finishes sword blades and similar weapons.

Clothing; garments; ornaments.