Armed en flute

Armed en flute
Armed Armed, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. ``And armed host.'' --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster]

A distemper eminently armed from heaven. --De Foe. [1913 Webster]

3. (Her.) Having horns, beak, talons, etc; -- said of beasts and birds of prey. [1913 Webster]

{Armed at all points} (Blazoning), completely incased in armor, sometimes described as {armed cap-[`a]-pie}. --Cussans.

{Armed en flute}. (Naut.) See under {Flute}.

{Armed magnet}, a magnet provided with an armature.

{Armed neutrality}. See under {Neutrality}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • Armed en flute — Flute Flute (fl[=u]t), n. [Cf. F. fl[^u]te a transport, D. fluit.] A kind of flyboat; a storeship. [1913 Webster] {Armed en fl[^u]te}(Nav.), partially armed. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Armed — Armed, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. And armed host. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster] A… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Armed at all points — Armed Armed, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. And armed host. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster] A… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • armed cap-a-pie — Armed Armed, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. And armed host. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster] A… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Armed magnet — Armed Armed, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. And armed host. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster] A… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Armed neutrality — Armed Armed, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. And armed host. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster] A… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Flute — (fl[=u]t), n. [Cf. F. fl[^u]te a transport, D. fluit.] A kind of flyboat; a storeship. [1913 Webster] {Armed en fl[^u]te}(Nav.), partially armed. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • En flûte — Arming a ship en flûte means removing some or all of the artillery, the holes causing it to look like a flute. Since ships have a limited amount of cargo space, they may be armed en flûte to make room for other cargo, such as troops. The downside …   Wikipedia

  • Singapore Armed Forces Bands — The Singapore Armed Forces Bands (commonly known as the SAF Bands) is the musical arm of the Singapore Armed Forces. Playing a vital role in the ceremonial parades and ceremonies, the SAF Bands provides musical support for parades such as the… …   Wikipedia

  • One-Armed Bandit (album) — One Armed Bandit Studio album by Jaga Jazzist Released January 25, 2010 (2010 01 25) …   Wikipedia

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