·noun Instruments or weapons of offense or defense.
II. Arms ·noun The legs of a hawk from the thigh to the foot.
III. Arms ·noun The deeds or exploits of war; military service or science.
IV. Arms ·noun Anything which a man takes in his hand in anger, to strike or assault another with; an aggressive weapon.
V. Arms ·noun The ensigns armorial of a family, consisting of figures and colors borne in shields, banners, ·etc., as marks of dignity and distinction, and descending from father to son.