The graduated arc of an astronomical or surveying instrument. In astronomy, it is the edge or border of the disc of the sun, moon, or one of the planets; in which sense we say the upper limb, the lower limb, the sun or moon's nearest limb, &c.
·vt To supply with limbs. II. Limb ·noun A border or edge, in certain special uses. III. Limb ·nou...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
a man addicted to any thing is called "a limb for it." Norf. and Suff. ...
The accurate touch of the edge of a celestial body to the horizon. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
An inferior or pettyfogging attorney. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose