1 Sam. 20:40, (Heb. keli, meaning "apparatus;" here meaning collectively any missile weapons, as arrows and lances. In Revised Version, "weapons"). This word is derived from the Latin artillaria = equipment of war.
·noun The science of artillery or gunnery. II. Artillery ·noun Munitions of war; implements for war...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
was formerly synonymous with archery, but now comprehends every description of ordnance, guns, morta...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·add. ·- A kind of heavily built dished wheel with a long axle box, used on gun carriages, usually h...
See Old Artillery Ground. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
East out of Bishopsgate (P.O. Directory). In Bishopsgate Ward Without and Stepney. Nos. 2 to 30 and ...
Light ordnance fitted for travel as to be applicable to the active operations of the field. The term...
A branch of field artillery specially equipped to manœuvre with cavalry, having lighter guns, and al...
The ordnance (guns, mortars, howitzers, &c.) used for overpowering the fire and destroying the defen...
In Moorfields. So named to distinguish it from the Old Ground near St. Mary Spittel, where formerly ...
Extends from Middlesex Street south to Spital Square north, east of Bishopsgate Street, outside the ...
Formerly a select branch of the R. Marines, specially instructed in gunnery and the care of artiller...
Originally selected from the royal marines, now specially enlisted. (See artillery, royal marine.) ...
A certain number of pieces of ordnance, completely mounted and fitted with appurtenances and retinue...