[Arms, Armor]
At first made of reeds, and then of wood tipped with iron. Arrows are sometimes figuratively put for...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Missiles in olden times carrying combustibles; much used in the sea-fights of the middle ages. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Used in our early fleets, and for conveying notices in 1815. ...
Near to Sun Court, Golden Lane, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 93). Not nam...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.