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See: ammunition, gun, weapons ARMS. Any thing that a man wears for his defence, or takes in his hands, or
uses in his anger, to cast at, or strike at another. Co. Litt. 161 b, 162 a;
Crompt. Just. P. 65; Cunn. Dict. h.t.
ARMS, heraldry. Signs of arms, or drawings painted on shields, banners, and the like. The arms of the United States are described in the Resolution of Congress, of June 20, 1782. Vide Seal of the United States. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In Sergeant York would-be pacifist Gary Cooper becomes WWI's most celebrated war hero after killing 20 German soldiers, and in High Noon Quaker Grace Kelly reluctantly takes up arms to defend hubby Cooper from the "axis of evil" coming in on the noon train. There is, in actuality, a law of the land which says that if any American citizen takes up arms for another country - i. But when the British arrive at his South Carolina home and endanger what he holds most dear, Martin takes up arms alongside his idealistic patriot son, Gabriel (Heath Ledger of "10 Things I Hate About You"), and leads a brave rebel Militia into battle against a relentless and overwhelming English army. |
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